Pope Francis arrived in Venice on Sunday for a visit. The Pope reached Giudecca Island in a helicopter and greeted the approximately 80 inmates of the women’s prison. The Holy See has set up its Biennale Pavilion in the prison. It is the first time that a pope has visited the major exhibition of contemporary art.
Prisoners accompanied the Pope and visitors on an art trail through the prison. The works of art displayed in the Giudecca were created in dialogue with the imprisoned women. The artists commissioned by the Vatican have done much to make their reality understandable to an audience that has never been in prison.
The curators explained that the ‘With My Eyes’ project invites people to explore the stories and desires of those living in prison.
“All can be cured”
“Let us remember that we all have faults to be forgiven and wounds to heal, including me, and we can all be healed. Today, together, let us renew our faith in the future. (…) Please do not close the window, always look to the future with hope,” Francis added.
Mass in St. Mark’s Square
After visiting the prison, the Pope will first meet young people. He will then celebrate mass in St. Mark’s Square. Thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Mark’s Square early on Sunday to attend mass with the Pope. It is doubtful whether the Pope had to pay for admission to the lagoon city…
Source: Krone
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