Pope Francis visits Venice, says his work isn’t easy

VENICE, Italy – Pope Francis made his first trip out of Rome for seven months on Sunday,April 28, with a packed visit to Venice that took in an art exhibition, a prison and a Mass, with the 87-year pontiff acknowledging that life could be hard.

Hobbled by recent bouts of ill-heath, the Pope read out three speeches and a homily during his five-hour stay, moving around the lagoon city by wheelchair, golf buggy and motorlaunch.

Although he appeared well and spoke in a clear voice...