During the following morning's audience and the afternoon's closing, Pope Francis appeared to be in good health, but the most obvious signs were a large black bruise and hematoma under his jaw and lower face.
Journalists who asked the Vatican for an explanation received the following explanation from the press office: “The bruises are the result of injuries sustained yesterday morning.” Francesco added, hitting his chin on the bedside table.
“Francis, who turns 88 later this month, presided over a ceremonial ceremony to elevate clergy from 17 countries to the College of Cardinals, an elite group that will one day choose his successor, but otherwise appeared to be in good shape. '' reported Reuters. .
PAP/EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI Pope during Saturday celebrations
The Pope has been using a wheelchair for some time due to knee and back pain.
Pope Francis appoints new cardinal
According to Vatican statistics, there are currently cardinals in at least 67 countries. At the 2013 conference that elected Francisco, there were fewer than 50 of them.
The newly appointed cardinals are: From Peru, Argentina, Japan, Philippines, Algeria, India, and Serbia. In his homily, Francis emphasized that they represent different cultures and called them “witnesses of fraternity, artisans of communion and builders of unity.”
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Italy remains the country with the highest number of cardinals. Seventeen of them are over 80 years old, making them old enough to participate in the conclave. Four of them were appointed on Saturday.
