Pope Francis speaks today to help return to normalcy after bronchitis

he pope francisco Today he announced speech I plan to be in a different place audience He maintained it during the day not asking for help His collaborators read them to return normal behind bronchitis What he once had.

Although his voice was still tired and he had a slight cough, Francesco had no problem reading from his prepared speech, adding a few improvisations as usual.

That marked a change from Wednesday, when the Argentine pope, who turns 87 on December 17, assured that his situation was improving but that he preferred not to read catechesis intended for a general audience because he Still feel a lot tired when speaking.

“Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to all. Today I also ask Bishop Ciampanelli (one of his assistants) for help in reading, because this is still very difficult for me. The Pope this Wednesday in Paul VI The public reception in the hall began by saying: “I’m better but I’m tired of talking too much. “

he Holy See It has been confirmed that the Pope will travel to the Spanish Steps in central Rome to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception on Friday, December 8, after a recent “pulmonary inflammation” forced him to pause some commitments while he recovers. antibiotic.

The flu has forced him to suspend some events and a trip to the Dubai climate summit and hold audiences at Casa Santa Marta, his official papal residence, as well as Sunday Angelus prayers, rather than at the Apostolic Palace.

Likewise, the Holy See confirmed that Pope Francis will attend the Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of Latin America, at 6 pm local time on December 12.

According to information from EFE