Follow Pope Francis on Twitter During WYD

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 30m

Dear young friends, Christ has confidence in you and he entrusts his own mission to you: Go and make disciples! #Rio2013 #JMJ

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 6h

The Church is young, as everyone can see at WYD. May the Lord always keep us all young at heart. #Rio2013 #JMJ

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 11h

Thank you to all of you and to all the authorities for a magnificent welcome in Rio. #Rio2013 #JMJ

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 22 Jul

Today we begin a wonderful week in Rio; may it be a time to deepen our friendship in Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex 22 Jul

I am arriving in Brazil in a few hours and my heart is already full of joy because soon I will be with you to celebrate the 28th WYD.