Venice: ancient and modern wisdom

On Sunday Pope Benedict celebrates Mass with the Patriarch of Venice, Cardinal Angelo Scola, at Mestre on the mainland before returning by boat to St Mark's Basilica and a meeting with bishops from that north eastern region. He then travels by gondola along the canals to the Basilica della Salute where he meets with representatives from the world of culture and business.
Among those addressing the Pope there will be Msgr Brian Ferme, Rector of the Studium Generale Marcianum, a new academic and research centre named after the patron saint of the city. Msgr Ferme talks to Chris Altieri about the vision and the goals of this prestigious institue …

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