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  • Pilgrims wave flags as they arrive before the start of the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pilgrims cheer and wave flags as Pope Francis arrives for the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pilgrims cheer and wave flags as Pope Francis arrives for the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis waves from the popemobile to pilgrims 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
  • Pope Francis waves as he attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
  • Pope Francis attends the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day
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  • Welcome ceremony World Youth Day 2023 day three

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