Pope Francis Delegates Reading of Catechesis Due to Lingering Bronchitis

The 88-year-old pontiff, recovering from bronchitis, continues to experience difficulties speaking during public appearances.

Pope Francis asked a priest to read the catechesis during his weekly general audience at the Vatican due to ongoing bronchitis symptoms.
The pontiff, after reading a few lines himself, expressed hope that he would recover sufficiently to read in the future.
Despite his health challenges, he addressed the audience at the end of the session to greet Italian pilgrims and renew his call for prayers for global peace.
This follows a week of reduced public engagements, during which he rested at his residence to manage his bronchitis.
The pope, who has faced various health issues in recent years, including a partial lung removal in his youth, has previously been hospitalized for bronchitis in 2023.