The soul of Venice

‘If human beings can build a city like this, their souls deserve to be saved’

Maurizio Cattelan’s mural welcomes visitors to the Holy See’s Biennale Pavilion; and (right) John Akomfrah’s giant video installations, with screens arranged like altarpieces.
Joanna Moorhead

When Pope Francis visits Venice on Sunday 28 April, he will encounter a city of wit, ingenuity and excess, of rebirth, communion and caring.

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