Photos: Pilgrims, residents celebrate end of WYD Mission Week

Pilgrims carry a cross to the altar during a Mass at the close of World Youth Day's Mission Week Sunday in Nilopolis, Brazil. The prelude to the World Youth Day main events gave pilgrims from outside Brazil a chance to take part in local spiritual, mission and cultural activities. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Pilgrims carry a cross to the altar during a Mass at the close of World Youth Day’s Mission Week Sunday in Nilopolis, Brazil. The prelude to the World Youth Day main events gave pilgrims from outside Brazil a chance to take part in local spiritual, mission and cultural activities. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Pilgrims and residents celebrate Mass Sunday closing a World Youth Day Mission Week in Nilopolis, Brazil. The prelude to the World Youth Day main events gave pilgrims from outside Brazil a chance to take part in local spiritual, mission and cultural activities. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Pilgrims and residents celebrate Mass Sunday closing a World Youth Day Mission Week in Nilopolis, Brazil. The prelude to the World Youth Day main events gave pilgrims from outside Brazil a chance to take part in local spiritual, mission and cultural activities. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

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