Pope Francis fights with a strong cold - health state worried!

Pope Francis fights with a strong cold - health state worried!

Pope Francis again fights a severe cold that prevented him from speaking himself during his weekly general audience in the Vatican. Instead, a priest read the prepared speech. "It is difficult for me to speak of this strong cold," said the 88-year-old and had to take a seat in a wheelchair. Already in the past, the impact of the Pope had led to changes in his program, especially in the cold winter months, which heavily strain his respiratory tract, such as krone.at

state of health of Benedikt XVI.

The health situation of the emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who remains in a serious but stable state at the age of 95, gives rise to concern. According to an official Vatican Declaration, Benedikt slept well at night and was able to take part in a fair in his room. Pope Francis called on Wednesday to pray for his predecessor, which triggered a wave of sympathy worldwide. Benedikt has lived in the "Mater Ecclesiae" monastery since his resignation in 2013 and suffers from serious breathing problems. The Vatican confirmed that the emeritus Pope is spiritually present, but his state of health remains critical, like Vatican news reports.

The diseases of both heads of the church throw a light on the vulnerable phase of the Catholic Church. Francis, who is considered the second oldest Pope in history, was once again reminded of how important it is to pray and hope for the sick and the younger members of the church.