Pope Francis visits women's prison in Venice, highlights importance of art

Pope Francis, aged 87, has made a rare trip outside Rome, visiting a women's prison on Giudecca Island in Venice. This marks his first visit to Venice's contemporary art festival and highlights his concern for society's marginalized groups. The pope arrived by helicopter at the courtyard of the prison, where he encouraged the inmates to rebuild their lives "brick upon brick". This trip is significant as it follows a period of limited travel due to concerns over Francis' fragile health.