Breaking News: Pope Francis’ Health Update
It has recently been announced by the Holy See Press Office that Pope Francis is currently battling bronchitis. As a result, he will be conducting his activities at his residence in the Vatican for the next few days.
By Vatican News
In a statement released to journalists, the Vatican Press Office explained, “Due to bronchitis that he is experiencing these days, and in order to continue his activities, on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, Pope Francis’ audiences will be held at Casa Santa Marta.”
Despite his health condition, the Holy Father fulfilled his scheduled audiences on Thursday morning at his residence in the Vatican, opting to meet with young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox Churches on a study visit to Rome. He also took the time to engage with midwives, gynaecologists, and healthcare personnel from provinces in Italy’s southern Calabria region.
During the general audience last Wednesday in the Paul VI Hall, Father Pierluigi Giroli, an official of the Secretariat of State, read the Pope’s catechesis on his behalf. However, Pope Francis made a special appeal for “countries suffering from war” personally.
