Pope meets women prisoners in Venice, first trip in months
Pope Francis (C) is seen on a boat on April 28, 2024 in Venice. Pope Francis visits Venice today, his first trip outside Rome in seven months, which will be closely watched amid concerns over the 87-year-old's fragile health. Photo: AFP
Pope Francis on Sunday visited a prison for women in Venice ahead of a mass in the watery city representing the 87-year-old pontiff's first trip outside Rome for seven months. The one-day trip to Venice will be closely watched amid concerns over the fragile health of Francis, who has toured the world extensively in his...