Pope speaks today on return to normalcy after bronchitis

VATICAN CITY, December 7 (EFE) – Today Pope Francis delivered his planned speeches to different audiences held during the day and did not ask his collaborators to help read them, amid bronchitis Normal results returned later. been.

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.

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

“Dear brothers and sisters, welcome all,” the Pope said. “Today I also asked Bishop Ciampanelli (one of his assistants) for help with reading, because it is still very difficult for me. I am better, but I Tired of talking too much,” he said at the beginning of this Wednesday’s public audience in the Paul VI classroom.

The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope will travel to Rome’s central Spanish Steps to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception on Friday, December 8, after he was forced to suspend some commitments due to a recent “inflammation of the lungs” from which he is currently recovering. with antibiotics.

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 Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Latin America, on December 12 at 6:00 pm local time (5:00 pm GMT).

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