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  • Pope Francis arrives at a confessionals area to hear confessions from some participants in the World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis delivers a speech as he visits the Serafina parish
  • Pope Francis shakes hands with people during his visit to the Serafina parish social centre
  • Pope Francis shakes hands with some nuns during his visit to the Serafina parish social centre
  • Pope Francis caresses a toddler during his visit to the Serafina parish social centre
  • Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis waves as he arrives for the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis gestures as he arrives onstage during the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pilgrims cheer and wave flags as Pope Francis arrives for the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day

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