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Millions attend Mass as pope finishes Brazil trip

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  • Pope Francis celebrated Mass at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
    STEFANO RELLANDINI/reuters
    Pope Francis celebrated Mass at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • The pope’s visit to Brazil is his first overseas trip of his papacy.
    luca zennaro/epa
    The pope’s visit to Brazil is his first overseas trip of his papacy.
  • Worshippers prayed during the event, which was the closing of the 28th World Youth Day.
    ANTONIO LACERDA/epa
    Worshippers prayed during the event, which was the closing of the 28th World Youth Day.
  • As many as three million people attended the Mass.
    christophe simon/afp/getty images
    As many as three million people attended the Mass.
  • Attendees rested on the seafront after the Mass.
    tasso marcelo/afp/getty images
    Attendees rested on the seafront after the Mass.
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