Pope Francis, 87, arrived by helicopter in the courtyard of the women’s prison on the island of Giudecca, amid concerns over his health. He has not travelled outside Rome since visiting the ...

Pope Francis on Sunday visited a prison for women in Venice ahead of a mass in ... in his 11 years as pope but has not travelled since visiting the French city of Marseille in September.

Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to visit Venice’s contemporary art festival during a trip which saw him visit a female prison and rehabilitate the reputation of a pioneering American ...

The Pope spoke with inmates at a women’s prison in Venice, Italy. “We all have mistakes to make up for, wounds to heal. Me too,” he said to the women. Frosted Flakes are banned across Europe ...

Moraglia said Francis’ visit — the first by a pope to the Biennale — was a welcome boost, especially for the women of the Giudecca prison who participated in the exhibit as tour guides and ...

who has toured the world extensively in his 11 years as pope but has not travelled since visiting the French city of Marseille in September. Arriving by helicopter at 8:00am local time to the ...

Moraglia said Francis’ visit — the first by a pope to the Biennale — was a welcome boost, especially for the women of the Giudecca prison who participated in the exhibit as tour guides and ...