Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass at St.Mark's square 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. In Venice, the pope's first stop is a women's prison on the island of Giudecca, which houses the Vatican's entry for this year's Biennale festival of art. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)