Pope Francis Suspends His Engagements Due to Health Issues Published January 26th, 2021 - 11:02 GMT
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It is the second time in recent weeks that Francis has been hobbled by what the Vatican has said is sciatica pain, forcing him to skip events.
Bouts of persistent pain caused by sciatica forced Pope Francis to miss Sunday Mass and to suspend his other engagements.
The Vatican said on Saturday that 84-year-old Francis is making limited appearances due to sciatica, a nerve inflammation that affects the lower back and legs.
On Sunday, the pontiff delivered the Angelus prayer from the Apostolic Palace library rather than from his studio window overlooking St Paul s Square, where he usually blesses crowds of the faithful. He also skipped a scheduled Mass and evening prayer at St Paul s Basilica.
Despite having to miss or reschedule certain key events due to leg pain, the Vatican s Pope Francis issued an appeal to help those living without homes in the Italian.
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