Pope Francis will begin the final Mass in front of more than half a million people – 27/01/2019

A crowd estimated to more than half a million people participated this morning at the Closing Mbad of World Youth Day which presided over Pope Francisco in the Metro Park, a huge field in the suburbs of the Panamanian capital, at one of his latest activities in Panama before coming back this afternoon to Rome

On a sunny day that promises a lot of warmth, the pontiff arrived at 7:30 am (Argentina time) at the itinerant pope. For half an hour, he visited the site greeting the young people who lived among the flags of the 156 countries they are represented and the whole crowd sang festive songs.

Tens of thousands of young people spent the night instead After participating last night in an emotional vigil with the pope, which included testimonies of girls and boys facing difficult situations, dances and songs. Among the performers were Axel, Argentinian, and the Italian trio Il Volo.

A sea of ​​letters of different colors and designs could be seen in the extensive property bordering the Pacific Ocean. At one end, the altar, topped by an imposing dome, stood around white chairs of the same color. 450 priests. On one side, there was a big choir.

After Mbad, the Pope plans to visit a house for AIDS patients. In the afternoon, you will meet the volunteers of World Youth Day and at 18, you will return to Rome. On the flight will offer the usual press conference where it is deduced that he will be consulted by Venezuela.