The Venice Biennale has two main parts: the International Art Exhibition, which presents works by artists from different countries selected by national curators, and the International Architecture Exhibition, which follows a similar format but focuses on contemporary architecture.
In 2013, the Holy See participated for the first time in the Venice Biennale with a pavilion inspired by the biblical story of Genesis, titled “In the Beginning.”
According to Vatican NewsPope Francis will make history by becoming the fourth Pope to visit the canals and streets of Venice, following in the footsteps of his predecessors, Paul VI in 1972, John Paul II in 1985 and Benedict XVI in 2011.