VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was seen with a major bruise on his chin Saturday, however presided over a ceremony to set up new cardinals with out obvious issues.
A Vatican spokesman stated later Saturday that the bruise was attributable to a contusion on Friday morning, when Francis hit an evening stand together with his chin.
Domenico Battaglia, Archbishop of Naples, Italy, proper, receives from Pope Francis, left, the cardinals’ hat and ring as he’s made cardinal throughout a solemn mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
The pontiff, who turns 88 later this month, appeared barely fatigued, however carried on as regular with the scheduled ceremony to create 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Francis has suffered a number of well being issues lately and now makes use of a wheelchair attributable to knee and again ache.
In 2017, whereas on a visit to Colombia, Francis sported a black eye after he hit his head on a assist bar when his popemobile stopped quick.
