BY FLORA LYIMO~ HEBU TIZAMA WAKATOLIKI WALIVYOFURIKA BAHARINI WAKIWA WAMECHANGANYIKANA NA MASISTA WAKISUBIRIA BARAKA ZA POPE FRANCIS JANA'' MBUTA NANGA!!

Guest of honour: Pope Francis waves to the crowd along the beachfront in Rio de Janeiro on his way for a prayer vigil at Copacabana beach''

Sunbathers and nuns sat side-by-side jana on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, as more than a million people gather for an evening vigil Mass that will be said by Pope Francis.
The Argentinian Pontiff- who is due to return to Rome tomorrow- arrived at the beach tonight to celebrate World Youth Day in his Popemobile. He made his way through the crowds, waving to his followers before reaching the grand altar where he will say Mass.
Pilgrims and locals set up tents and sleeping bags by the sea, to witness the service.
After receiving a shirt from one of Rio’s beloved football teams from the legendary Zico and visiting one of the city’s most violent slums, Pope Francis today immersed himself further in Brazilian culture as he modelled a local tribesman’s feather headdress.

Approachable: Reaction to the Pope's week long visit has been overwhelmingly popular in the city, with Catholics saying Pope Francis is trying to break down the boundaries between the church and its people''

Carnival spirit: With colourful flags in the air and tents dotted around the beach, the build up to the prayer vigil looked similar to that of a festival. A huge banner with the image of Pope Francis is stretched across the crowd''

Long-awaited: Hundreds of thousands of Catholics have been camped out on Copacabana beach in anticipation of the last event in the Pope's week-long trip to Brazil'

Crowds: One million people will attend the vigil service in celebration of World Youth Day. The Argentinian Pope's visit to Brazil is his first overseas trip''

Stunning: The number of people descending on the busy beach can be appreciated from a distance. The event is the climax of the popular Pope's first visit to Brazil''

Devout: Pilgrims and locals have flocked to the scene of the Mass, where the Pope will appear before he returns to Rome tomorrow''

Side by side: Two Polish nuns look out to sea beside two sunbathers in bikinis. The gathering of nuns the famous beach has created some unusual sights''

Halo: Pope Francis appeared to be holier than usual when his head was surrounded by a light that formed a crescent-shaped halo as he preached to bishops, priests and seminarians at the Cathedral of St. Sebastian''

Juxtaposition: Scantily-clad sunbathers and nuns are side by side as the city prepares for the climax of the Pope's visit''

Watch out: A nun dressed in a white habit looks surprised as the tide comes in fast beneath her feet while a surfer looks more prepared for the beach environment''

Mbuta Nanga''hahhahaaa,jamani kanikumbusha my Big sis ''ambae pia ni Sista I love her so much ''natamanije nimpigie sim usiku huuu''Uwii Ila kesho is Jumapili so Huwa tunaongea Sana Kila Jumapili ''I don't want to sleep now'' I love her so much yani Tunaelewana kuliko hata Pete na Kidole'' God Bless Pendeo letu liwe hivyo hivyo milele na Milele Amina''Ruwa Mangi''

Spectacular: From its blue skies to its blue seas, Rio provides a dramatic backdrop for the night time service''

backdrop for the night time service''

Overhead: Lifeguards that belong to the fire department fly on a helicopter over pilgrims bathing on Copacabana beach'

Resting: Dozens of Catholics get some shut eye as they wait for the Pope's appearance''

Hand in hand: The Catholic faithful walk makes its way across the sand on world Youth Day. Many of the 1million expected to turn up to the vigil will be children and young people''

The Masses: The Catholics gathered on Copacabana beach make for a colourful sight'

International event: Flags from the UK and Brazil illustrate the world-wide appeal of Pope Francis''

 

TUMESHIRIKI NA KUKAGUA KWANZA KUTOKA DM''