The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

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Pope Francis, 88, experienced another fall, injuring his right forearm, although no fractures were sustained. This incident follows a previous fall in December that resulted in a chin injury.

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“This morning, due to a fall at Santa Marta House, Pope Francis suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture. The arm was immobilized as a precautionary measure,” the statement sai ...

Pope Franci is still suffering from bronchitis and is holding audiences at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican hostel he lives in, rather than in the Paul VI Hall, the Vatican said Thursday. "Due to ...

Pope Francis falls and hurts his arm, Vatican says, weeks after another fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

"This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm, without fractures. The arm was immobilised as a precautionary measure," it said.

"This morning, due to a fall at Santa Marta House, Pope Francis suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture. The arm was immobilized as a precautionary measure," the statement said.