Pope Francis participated on Saturday, among other things, in the consistory. There was a large bruise visible under his chin. The Vatican explained that the pope hit his chin on the nightstand.
On Saturday, the Pope participated in the morning audiences and in the afternoon consistory. There was a large bruise visible under his chin.
Journalists who asked the Vatican press service about the reasons received an explanation: “the bruise is a consequence of an injury that occurred yesterday morning.” It was added that Franciszek hit his chin on the nightstand.
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