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Pope Francis injures right arm in fall, but no fractures

Vatican confirms arm immobilized as a precaution

Jan 16, 2025 14:40 45

Pope Francis injures right arm in fall, but no fractures  - 1

Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall at his residence, but there are no fractures, the Vatican said on Monday, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.

“This morning, following a fall at the “Santa Marta“ house, Pope Francis suffered an injury to his right forearm, but no fractures. The arm was immobilized as a precaution“, the Vatican said in a statement.

The Holy Father turned 88 in December.