Posted on 04/22/2022 6:27:16 PM PDT by marshmallow
The 85-year-old Pontiff underwent colon surgery in July 2021.
VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) – Pope Francis cancelled all engagements today due to a “necessary medical check up,” the Vatican announced.
In a statement released to media outlets Friday, April 22, the director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni said: “The pope has slowed down his activity today due to a necessary medical check-up. Therefore, he does not have any appointments on his agenda today.”
Bruni added that medical appointments were taking place in the Vatican’s own facilities, not in any external hospital.
Pope Francis has been visibly beset with health problems in recent months, particularly sciatica and knee issues, with his mobility becoming increasingly difficult. This has resulted in his taking a more reduced role in liturgical and official ceremonies of late.
This has been particularly notable during the recent Holy Week and Easter ceremonies, when Pope Francis often sat during occasions in the liturgy when he should have been standing or kneeling.
Footage from the Pope’s adoration of the Cross on Good Friday also shows him struggling to walk the few paces to reach the cross.
(Excerpt) Read more at lifesitenews.com ...
Hope he enjoys hell.
I thought that it was already verified that he is dying.
Easy now...
Is there a conclave coming? And can the previous fella come back? What was up with that. Why did he quit?
We’re gonna need another Vice-Pope...
Pope Francis washes the feet of prisoners in Civitvecchia, Italy, April 14, 2022
Dear Frankie,
If in Heaven we don’t meet,
I hope that you enjoy the heat.
85 years old...
Speculation. The next papal election will be seriously lit.
Wouldn’t it be a trip if Pope Benedict became Pope again?
We’re all dying.
Bad batch of adrenachrome?/s
This is NOT a Catholic bashing thread.
Pope Benedict was one of the holiest Popes ever. Your slanderous statements are unfounded.
Better get the chimney cleaned.
Will wait.
There is however ZERO speculation about his soul and where it and he will spend eternity.
Truth be told, he never stopped being the Vicar of Christ.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.