Pope Francis Draws Audience of Over One Million on Copacabana Beach

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Telegraph.co.uk Pope shows rock star appeal with million-man audience on Copacabana beach Telegraph.co.uk It is pure luck that the first overseas trip of the first Latin American Pope was back to his home continent – the decision to host World…

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Despite the rainy weather and grey seas, over 1 million excited young Catholics packed onto Copacabana Beach for one of the highlights of Pope Francis’ week-long visit to Brazil.  Some people plunged into the ocean, while others made small camps on the sand, as they waited for the Pope to climb up onto the stage.

 

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