Pope Francis visited Venice, Italy, including a women's prison and the Venice Biennale, during his first trip outside Rome in seven months.
Pope Francis visited Venice, Italy, marking his first trip outside Rome in seven months. The visit included stops at a women's prison on the island of Giudecca, where he met with inmates and visited an immersive art exhibition. The Pope also gave a speech and met young people at the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. This marks the first time a pontiff will visit the Venice Biennale, a prestigious art show. His visit coincides with Venice's effort to reduce overtourism by charging day-trippers €5 ($5.35) apiece on peak travel days.
April 28, 2024
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