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Organizers estimate 2 million in Rio for pope

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Organizers estimate that some 2 million people came out to Copacabana beach for the final evening of World Youth day with Pope Francis. Francis headed into the final hours of his first international trip riding a remarkable wave of popularity.

 

Rio's mayor estimated that as many as 3 million people might turn out for his final Mass on Sunday. The Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said organizers had estimated 2 million people were on hand for the Saturday vigil. (AP)

 

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