assuming his role. today he told a gathering of catholic bishops to get out of their cathedrals and spread thes gospel and serve those most in need. last night he issued a passionate plea for the down trodden and oppressed while addressing some 1.2 million young catholics during a mass on copacabana beach. joining me live now from rio de janeiro. you are on the beach. that's an impressive site. what is happen ing there? >> isn't it great? now, look at this. copacabana beach has turned into a massive site. tens of thousands have been sleeping overnight here. and they are still coming in trying to get a glimpse of the pope for tonight's vigil and tomorrow morning's mass. this the highlight of the week long visit by the pope here in brazil. at the end of the night we expect 2 million pilgrims to be here on copacabana beach.