Luis Martinez, left, a World Youth Day volunteer from Mexico, enjoys a meal with his host family, Danielle and Leandro Franca in Rio de Janeiro April 16. Martinez is one of about 4,500 international volunteers who will contribute to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, July 23-28.

To find out more about this year’s World Youth Day in Rio de Janiero, visit wydcentral.org
CNS photo/Elie Gardner