An illness officially described as a “mild flu” continues to concern Pope Francis. The 87-year-old Argentinian was able to hold a general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, but his speech was read by an adlatus. Moreover, Francis failed to get into the Popemobile (see video above).
Francis not only suffers from breathing problems, but also from very limited mobility because he was unable to climb the few flights of stairs in his vehicle after the public. Helpers took him to the Popemobile, the Pope grabbed the railing, but his legs didn’t really want to cooperate – Francis also has knee problems. Ultimately, the Argentinian was taken away from St. Peter’s Square in his wheelchair.
A week ago, the Pope had to go to hospital again for treatment. The 87-year-old was taken to a clinic in Rome after the weekly general audience and examined, the Vatican announced. According to reports, a computed tomography was performed. The head of more than 1.4 billion Catholics was able to return to the Vatican after a short time.
Pope in interview: “Don’t think about dismissal”
Since developing partial pneumonia in November, which was treated with antibiotics, Francis has suffered repeated breathing problems. Regarding the rumors of his resignation, the Pope said on Italian television in January: “I am still alive. I am not thinking of resigning.” However, this is an “option open to all popes.”
Source: Krone
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