U.S./World; Pope Francis draws 3 million in Rio, one of largest papal Masses . Updated: ; Jul. 28, 2013, 4:30 p.m. | Published: ; Jul. 28, 2013, 3:30 p.m.

Francis has no public events planned for his first full day in Rio, although World Youth Day activities — the opening ceremonies and a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Orani Jaoa Tempesta of Rio de ...

Pope Francis has shown the world his rebellious side, urging young Catholics to shake up the church and make a "mess" in their dioceses by going out into the streets to spread the faith.

Francis Greeted With Jubilant Reception in Rio on First Trip as Pope Jul 24, 2013 6:37 PM EDT ...

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A cross is erected on a stage for a papal mass and youth vigil with Pope Francis on July 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. . Getty Images ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — As he flew to Brazil on his first ...

RIO DE JANEIRO – Pope Francis has jumped into a political debate over the liberalization of drug laws in Latin America, saying legalization will not reduce the problems of addiction. In a speech ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Pope Francis celebrated Mass with his fellow Jesuits and heard confessions from young pilgrims in a Rio de Janeiro park on Friday ahead of one of the most solemn events of World ...

An estimated 3 million people poured onto Rio’s Copacabana beach on Sunday for the final Mass of Pope Francis’ historic trip to his home continent, cheering the first Latin American pope in ...

RIO DE JANEIRO - Pope Francis set an action-packed Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, where he will bless the Olympic flag, visit a slum and address upward of 1 million young Roman Catholics on ...

VATICAN CITY — During next week’s World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis will be staying in a modest residence, visiting a slum and traveling without his popemobile.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 28, 2013. Francis wrapped up a historic trip to his home continent Sunday with a Mass on Copacabana beach ...