
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has become the victim of an accident in his home. The Vatican has said that Pope Francis has fallen and injured his arm. Although he did not suffer any fracture. According to news agency Reuters, a Vatican spokesperson said in a statement, “This morning (January 16, 2024), Pope Francis suffered an injury on his right arm due to a fall in the Santa Marta House. However, he did not suffer any fractures. It has been advised to keep the hand immobilized as a precautionary measure.”
Pope was injured last month also
Last month also Pope Francis was injured. Then he suffered serious injuries on his chin due to a sudden fall at night. The Pope uses a wheelchair due to his knee and health problems. The Pope has previously been suffering from bronchitis for a long time. His health condition has been a matter of concern in the Vatican. Over the past two years, the Pope has suffered from influenza and related problems several times. He also underwent a major surgery in 2021 due to a painful disease called diverticulitis. In 2023, the Pope was operated on to repair a hernia.