More pictures from World Youth Day, Rio!

 Pilgrims dancing in the rain in Rio July 24

Crowds took over the streets of Rio during the week of World Youth Day.

Pilgrims gather before Pope Francis' opening address at World Youth Day

This sand sculpture greeted pilgrims at an entrance to Copacabana

A view near Sugarloaf Mountain on our walk to Copacabana for the Vigil Mass

Pilgrims from St. Dorothea Parish, Eatontown, after Mass with the Pope July 27. From left are Justin Odon, Mahal Wilson, Regene (Seven) Odon, and Malcolm Wilson.

Millions of pilgrims gather for the Vigil Mass on the final day of World Youth Day.

A group of pilgrims from New Jersey gather in Miami Airport July 29 to reflect on Pope Francis' homily the day before. 

Millions of pilgrim walk to the Vigil Mass at Copacabana July 27

Pilgrims walk past Sugarloaf Mountain on their way to the Vigil Mass.

Pictures from World Youth Day 2013

 View from atop our hotel, Rio's Presidente, in Centro right by St. Sebastian Cathedral

A Mass in St. Sebastian Cathedral with the bishops of Argentina July 22

 St. Sebastian Cathedral lit up at night

 The crowds at the Stations of the Cross with Pope Francis July 26

 Jacob & Matthew performing at the English speaking catechesis in Vivo Rio

 Brazilian farfofo, one of many authentic Brazilian dishes we enjoyed.

The crowds at the opening address of World Youth Day by Pope Francis at Copacabana

 Me at Copacabana waiting for Pope Francis

 Another day of catechesis in Vivo Rio before the Stations of the Cross July 26

 The crowds at Copacabana during the overnight Vigil with the Pope

 Me at Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado

 The view from Corcovado on a cloudy day

Christ the Redeemer statue (I just couldn't get the whole thing)