Despite the wind and cold, one million people spent the night on this field near Antananarivo to participate in Sunday Mass with the pope in Madagascar.
That's why the pope spent a lot of time traveling the popemobile, in order to be close to the greatest number of people.
Music also played a fundamental role in the ceremony.
In his homily, Pope Francis asked all Catholics in the world not to be indifferent to other's misfortunes.
POPE FRANCIS
In the face of contempt for human dignity, we often stand with arms folded or stretched out as a sign of our frustration before the grim power of evil. Yet, we Christians cannot stand with arms folded in indifference, or with arms outstretched in helplessness. No! As believers, we must stretch out our hands, as Jesus does with us.
The pope especially asked not to deceive others or fall into corruption, even when trying to help one's family.
Madagascar demonstrated they pray with music and dances. Therefore, after communion, they lifted up prayer through this enormous choreographed dance.
After giving the final blessing, the pope once again greeted the President of the Republic who, although not a Catholic, attended Mass with his wife.
