Pilgrims and others jam Copacabana beach ahead of the visit of Pope Francis
A photographer caught in the eye of the camera at Copacabana beachTwo Polish nuns look on as youths enjoy the good weatherSome of the memorabilia on sale in RioThousands of people camped out on and around the beach overnightPilgrims relieve themselves on the shoreA man protests against the Catholic Church at CopacabanaProtesters scaled a frame to help spread their messagePope Francis waves from the popemobile as he arrives at Copacabana beach to participate in a re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross
A huge banner with an image of Pope Francis is spread out at Copacabana beachYoung women prepare to take part in a protest against the Catholic ChurchHuge crowds gathered at the beach for a night-time prayer vigilPilgrims begin to gather after spending a night on the beachPriests await the arrival of Pope Francis3.2m are estimated to have attended the eventPilgrims camped overnight to ensure they kept their placePope Francis said pilgrims should return to their home countries energised and ready to work for social changeLatin American leaders gather for the mass
