PONTIFF DOWN!

Pope Francis Falls Again After Bruising His Chin in Previous Tumble

The spiritual leader to over a billion followers miraculously avoided major injuries after two spills.

Pope Francis is beloved for his compassion and concern for the poor, sick, and injured. Now he is sparking concern after the 88-year-old suffered yet another fall. Several weeks ago, the pontiff suffered a “chinjury” after bruising his chin when he fell on his nightstand. On Thursday morning, the Vatican announced that His Holiness “suffered a contusion on his right forearm, without fractures.” The news comes in the wake of other health concerns, including hospitalizations and his use of a cane and wheelchair, which he initially described as “embarrassing.” Francis has dismissed concerns about his health, saying, “The Church is governed using the head and the heart, not the legs.” The first pope from the Americas says he will not resign, emphasizing his recent four-country trip and bi-weekly physiotherapy as evidence that he is still up to the job.