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Pope Francis tours South America

Updated 8:42 AM EDT, Mon July 13, 2015
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Pope Francis waves during a meeting with young people at the "Costanera" in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Sunday, July 12, the final day of his eight-day tour of South America.
Pope Francis waves during a meeting with young people at the "Costanera" in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Sunday, July 12, the final day of his eight-day tour of South America.
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Young people attend a meeting with Pope Francis on July 12.
Young people attend a meeting with Pope Francis on July 12.
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Asuncion on July 12. Hundreds of thousands gathered on a huge swampy field called Nu Guazu inside a military base to attend the Mass.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Asuncion on July 12. Hundreds of thousands gathered on a huge swampy field called Nu Guazu inside a military base to attend the Mass.
atacha Pisarenko/AP
The faithful attend the Mass at Nu Guazu field in the outskirts of Asuncion on July 12.
The faithful attend the Mass at Nu Guazu field in the outskirts of Asuncion on July 12.
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An elderly woman greets the Pope during his visit to the Banado Norte neighborhood in Asuncion on July 12.
An elderly woman greets the Pope during his visit to the Banado Norte neighborhood in Asuncion on July 12.
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Soldiers stand guard in Asuncion's Banado Norte neighborhood ahead of the Pope's arrival on July 12.
Soldiers stand guard in Asuncion's Banado Norte neighborhood ahead of the Pope's arrival on July 12.
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Pope Francis plants an olive tree in Asuncion's Banado Norte neighborhood on July 12.
Pope Francis plants an olive tree in Asuncion's Banado Norte neighborhood on July 12.
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The Metropolitan Cathedral in Asuncion is illuminated in the colors of the Paraguayan flag during evening prayers with Pope Francis on Saturday, July 11.
The Metropolitan Cathedral in Asuncion is illuminated in the colors of the Paraguayan flag during evening prayers with Pope Francis on Saturday, July 11.
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Pope Francis prays at the Shrine of the Virgin of Caacupe on July 11.
Pope Francis prays at the Shrine of the Virgin of Caacupe on July 11.
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Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes, center left, and Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, center right, attend a mass at the Shrine of the Virgin of Caacupe in Caacupe, Paraguay, on July 11.
Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes, center left, and Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, center right, attend a mass at the Shrine of the Virgin of Caacupe in Caacupe, Paraguay, on July 11.
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Pope Francis embraces two children as he speaks at the Acosta Nu pediatric hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, on July 11.
Pope Francis embraces two children as he speaks at the Acosta Nu pediatric hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, on July 11.
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A member of the security detail holds an umbrella over Pope Francis upon his arrival in Asuncion on Friday, July 10.
A member of the security detail holds an umbrella over Pope Francis upon his arrival in Asuncion on Friday, July 10.
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Pope Francis waves from a golf cart after visiting with prisoners in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on July 10. The Pope wrapped up his trip to Bolivia with a visit to its notoriously violent and overcrowded Palmasola prison.
Pope Francis waves from a golf cart after visiting with prisoners in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on July 10. The Pope wrapped up his trip to Bolivia with a visit to its notoriously violent and overcrowded Palmasola prison.
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Female inmates, some holding their babies, shout, "We want your blessing!" as the Pope leaves Palmasola prison on July 10.
Female inmates, some holding their babies, shout, "We want your blessing!" as the Pope leaves Palmasola prison on July 10.
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Pope Francis and Bolivian President Evo Morales wear traditional Bolivian hats Thursday, July 9, during the second World Meeting of Popular Movements in Santa Cruz.
Pope Francis and Bolivian President Evo Morales wear traditional Bolivian hats Thursday, July 9, during the second World Meeting of Popular Movements in Santa Cruz.
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The Pope officiates a Mass at the square of Christ the Redeemer in Santa Cruz on July 9.
The Pope officiates a Mass at the square of Christ the Redeemer in Santa Cruz on July 9.
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A beggar asks for donations near a site in Santa Cruz where people were gathering to see the Pope pass by on July 9.
A beggar asks for donations near a site in Santa Cruz where people were gathering to see the Pope pass by on July 9.
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Morales presents the Pope with a gift of a crucifix carved into a wooden hammer and sickle -- the Communist symbol uniting labor and peasants -- in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday, July 8.
Morales presents the Pope with a gift of a crucifix carved into a wooden hammer and sickle -- the Communist symbol uniting labor and peasants -- in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday, July 8.
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Pope Francis leaves the airport in El Alto, Bolivia, on his way to La Paz on July 8.
Pope Francis leaves the airport in El Alto, Bolivia, on his way to La Paz on July 8.
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Pope Francis waves goodbye as he prepares to depart Quito, Ecuador, on July 8.
Pope Francis waves goodbye as he prepares to depart Quito, Ecuador, on July 8.
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The Pope is cheered upon his arrival at the St. Francis Church in Quito on Tuesday, July 7.
The Pope is cheered upon his arrival at the St. Francis Church in Quito on Tuesday, July 7.
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The Pope hugs a child during his visit to the San Francisco Church in Quito on July 7.
The Pope hugs a child during his visit to the San Francisco Church in Quito on July 7.
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A crowd watches Francis on a video screen as he poses for a selfie during his visit to the Catholic University in Quito on July 7.
A crowd watches Francis on a video screen as he poses for a selfie during his visit to the Catholic University in Quito on July 7.
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A disabled woman in Quito is lifted in a wheelchair during a Mass officiated by Pope Francis on July 7.
A disabled woman in Quito is lifted in a wheelchair during a Mass officiated by Pope Francis on July 7.
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Pope Francis takes the stage for the Mass at Quito's Bicentennial Park on July 7.
Pope Francis takes the stage for the Mass at Quito's Bicentennial Park on July 7.
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People carry an image of the Virgin Mary of Sorrow prior to the Mass at Bicentennial Park on July 7.
People carry an image of the Virgin Mary of Sorrow prior to the Mass at Bicentennial Park on July 7.
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Pope Francis, center, prays outside the Cathedral of Quito on Monday, July 6.
Pope Francis, center, prays outside the Cathedral of Quito on Monday, July 6.
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Pope Francis celebrates a Mass at Samanes Park in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on July 6.
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass at Samanes Park in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on July 6.
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People wave as Pope Francis leaves the Apostolic Nunciature in Quito on July 6.
People wave as Pope Francis leaves the Apostolic Nunciature in Quito on July 6.
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A woman holds up an Ecuadorian flag in a crowd of people waiting in Guayaquil on July 6. More than 1 million were expected to attend the Mass. Many camped out overnight.
A woman holds up an Ecuadorian flag in a crowd of people waiting in Guayaquil on July 6. More than 1 million were expected to attend the Mass. Many camped out overnight.
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Pope Francis and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa exchange gifts at the government palace in Quito on July 6.
Pope Francis and Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa exchange gifts at the government palace in Quito on July 6.
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Catholics wait outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Quito on July 6.
Catholics wait outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Quito on July 6.
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The Pope greets supporters in downtown Quito on Sunday, July 5.
The Pope greets supporters in downtown Quito on Sunday, July 5.
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Correa welcomes Pope Francis to Quito on July 5.
Correa welcomes Pope Francis to Quito on July 5.
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A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' skullcap upon his arrival at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito on July 5.
A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' skullcap upon his arrival at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito on July 5.
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Nuns and faithful wait for Pope Francis to pass by after his arrival in Quito on July 5.
Nuns and faithful wait for Pope Francis to pass by after his arrival in Quito on July 5.
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A woman is wheeled past a banner with an image of Pope Francis at Samanes Park on July 5.
A woman is wheeled past a banner with an image of Pope Francis at Samanes Park on July 5.
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