BIG CROWD BID POPE FRANCIS GOODBYE

Pope Francis has ended his historic trip to his home continent after a week-long visit to Brazil that drew millions of people to the sands of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach and appeared to reinvigorate the clergy and faithful alike in the world's largest Catholic country.

In his own word the Holly See said "The church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you!"