In First Public Mass In Brazil, Pope Francis Urges Humility, Charity
Pope Francis continued a whirlwind tour of Brazil today, delivering his first public mass in the town of Aparecida.
As Reuters reports, Francis was given another rapturous welcome during his first trip abroad on the occasion of World Youth Day. The wire service reports he warned young people of modern trappings and continued to preach humility and charity.
Reuters adds:
"Aparecida is the place where [in 2007] Francis, then known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, authored an influential statement during Benedict's visit that espoused many of the same values he has placed front and center during his five months as pope. The document called on the Church to return to the principles of humility and charity.
"From Aparecida, Francis is scheduled to fly back to Rio and tour a drug treatment ward at a hospital run by Franciscan monks. Later in the week, he will visit a Rio slum, preside over services on Copacabana beach and over the weekend give mass at a pasture outside the city.
"Francis is scheduled to leave Brazil on Sunday."