The Maltese who attended World Youth Day celebrations celebrated on Capocabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, following the closing Mass led by Pope Francis last night.

Some 3 million people, including around 100 Maltese, are estimated to have attended the Mass.

The Maltese group was coordinated by the Kummissjoni Djocesana Zghazagh and was led by Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna.

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