The 88-year-old religious leader is said to be experiencing a bad infection, the Vatican confirmed today. This marks the latest health woe for the pontiff, leaving fans sad.
Francis was diagnosed with a serious case of bronchitis last Thursday but he still carried out his daily public audiences inside the Vatical Hotel suite.
This is in preside over general audiences and even led an outdoor Mass last week on Sunday as per sources from AP News.
With that being said, he has delegated his speeches to an aide who would be reading them out loud, citing serious issues with breathing.
As per Francis, who took part in the lung removal while he was young, he long struggled with health concerns, especially serious bouts of bronchitis during the winter season.
Since then, he has been using mobility aides, walkers, and canes for his assistance around his apartment after suffering two major falls.
This includes injuries done to his arm and his chin that drastically affected his mobility. The news of his health worsening has led many people around the world to pray for his long-term health and general well-being.
