Pope Francis' Health and Recent Falls

Pope Francis experienced a fall on Thursday, injuring his arm, according to the Vatican. This incident follows a previous fall weeks earlier that bruised his chin. Although he did not break his arm, a sling was used as a precaution. At 88, the pope deals with various health problems and uses a wheelchair frequently.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rome | Updated: 16-01-2025 17:54 IST | Created: 16-01-2025 17:54 IST
Pope Francis' Health and Recent Falls
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Pope Francis has sustained an injury following a fall on Thursday, the Vatican announced. The pope, 88, hurt his arm but did not suffer a fracture. As a preventive measure, a sling was applied.

This incident comes only weeks after another fall that left him with a significant chin bruise. On December 7, a mishap resulted in Francis hitting his chin on a nightstand.

Known for battling several health issues, the pope often requires a wheelchair for mobility, raising concerns about his well-being given these recent incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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