The Pope met with the diplomatic corps accredited by the Holy See on Thursday. He had prepared a long speech, but only read the beginning. Francis explained to those gathered that he had a cold.
Thursday’s illness is another health issue that has plagued the pope recently.
Pope Francis’ health issues
Just before Christmas, Francis did not meet the faithful for the Sunday Angelus prayer, instead reciting this prayer in the chapel of St. Peter’s House. Malta. The Vatican said in a statement that the pope’s change of plans came about “due to the severe cold of recent days and cold symptoms.” Attention was also paid to the duties awaiting the church head in connection with the holiday.
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On Christmas Eve, the Pope opened the Holy Door to begin the Jubilee and celebrated Midnight Mass. On the first day of Christmas, Francis delivered the traditional blessing “Urbi e Orbi” (To the City and the World – ed.).
The next day, the Pope also attended a scheduled meeting with the faithful. On Wednesday, he participated in a general audience attended by, among others: circus performer.
Francis – one of the oldest popes in history
Francesco turned 88 years old on December 19th. He is one of the oldest sitting popes in history. In recent years, the Pope’s health problems have been repeatedly reported. Church leaders increasingly use wheelchairs.
The Pope was disciplined several times last year. Among other things, he did not preach on Palm Sunday for health reasons, and unexpectedly did not participate in the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday.
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In 2023, the Pope was admitted to the Gemelli clinic and was taken by ambulance. He was there due to breathing and heart problems. He tested negative for the coronavirus, but doctors discovered he had a respiratory infection.
Previously, in 2021, he underwent surgery to remove part of his colon due to diverticulitis. In addition, Pope has sciatica and knee problems.
At the age of 21, Jorge Bergoglio suffered from pleurisy and had part of his lung removed.
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