BRAZIL is rolling out a massive security operation to protect Pope Francis during his visit next week to deter any repetition of last month's social unrest.

More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world are expected to flock to Rio de Janeiro for the July 22-28 visit during World Youth Day (WYD), a major Roman Catholic youth fest.

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