From National Catholic Reporter-Before another ocean of Catholic youth on Rio de Janeiro’s famed Copacabana beach – dubbed for the occasion “Popacabana” – Francis this morning delivered another simple, pastoral message, expressed in three key charges he delivered: “Go,” “Don’t be afraid,” and “Serve.”
Today is the final day of the July 22-28 World Youth Day, and Francis celebrated the concluding Mass before a crowd estimated at 3.2 million by the local mayor’s office.
Over the last two days, turnout for Francis’ first overseas trip has rivaled that for John Paul II’s initial outing in 1979, to the Dominican Republic and Mexico, when he drew an estimated 10-15 million over the course of the journey. The experience suggests a memo to future popes: If you want your debut to be a smash, at least in terms of crowds, head to Latin America.
In his homily this morning, Francis urged the participants in World Youth Day to carry its impact with them back home.
More here-
http://ncronline.org/blogs/memo-popes-smash-debut-head-latin-america
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