Pope Francis Injures Arm in Second Fall in Six Weeks

The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a bruised forearm at his Vatican residence but resumed his duties the same day.

Pope Francis fell at his Santa Marta residence on Thursday, injuring his right forearm but avoiding fractures.
The Vatican confirmed his arm was immobilized with a sling as a precautionary measure following the incident.
This marks the second fall in six weeks for the pope, who previously bruised his chin in December after a similar mishap.
Despite ongoing health challenges, including knee issues and past surgeries, the pope continued his scheduled meetings after the fall.
Francis has ruled out resignation, emphasizing in his autobiography that the Church is led by the 'head and heart,' not physical mobility.