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The Pope addressed more than 10,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Mark’s Square for Mass. After the Regina Caeli, he entered St. Mark’s Basilica to venerate the relics of the evangelist.
The Pope’s visit, albeit short, holds deep meaning, as Francis is the first pontiff to visit the prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition.
On Oct. 8, 1094, St. Mark’s Basilica was consecrated and dedicated to the apostle and saint credited by many to be the writer of the Gospel of Mark.
The papal day trip will be Sunday, April 28, the Vatican announced.
Pope Francis will make history in April when he becomes the first Pope to visit the prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition on Sunday, April 28.
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that the Pope will make the one-day trip to Venice on Sunday, April 28.
Water levels hit the highest level in more than 50 years.
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