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The seat of the Patriarchate was moved from Grado in 1451 . For the earlier history of this title, see Patriarch Of Grado and List Of Aquileia Bishops And Patriarchs .

By tradition, the Patriarch of Venice is created a (1903), Pope John XXIII (1958) and Pope John Paul I (1978).

The current Patriarch of Venice is His Eminence Angelo Cardinal Scola , who himself was considered a strong contender in the 2005 Conclave that brought Pope Benedict XVI to the Chair Of Saint Peter , but apparently received no votes.


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