In this picture made available on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 by Vatican Media, Pope Francis wears a sling on his right arm, due to a fall earlier in the day, while meeting with FAO Programme Committee Chairperson on World Food Security Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile at The Vatican. (Vatican Media via AP, HOGP) (Simone Risoluti/VATICAN MEDIA)

The fall resulted “in a contusion to the right forearm, without any fracture,” but “the arm has been immobilized as a precautionary measure,” the Vatican stated.

Rome — Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn't break his arm, but a sling was put on as a precaution, the Vatican spokesman said in a statement

Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. "This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a bruise to his right forearm, without fractures,

Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence but did not suffer any fractures, the Vatican said on Thursday. "This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm,

Pope Francis injured his arm after falling for the second time in just over a month, according to the Vatican. “This morning [Thursday, Jan. 16], due to a fall at Santa Marta, Pope Francis sustained a bruise on his right forearm,

Pope Francis injured his arm in a fall at his residence, the Vatican announced Thursday. Officials said the pontiff was not severely injured but was taken for medical attention as a precaution.

Pope Francis is nursing an injured arm after falling for the second time in about a month. The Associated Press reported the pope did not break his arm but is wearing a sling as a precaution, a Vatican spokesperson said.

Pope Francis suffered a contusion and was later seen in public wearing a sling, but the Vatican confirmed he did not fracture any bones in the fall.

Pope Francis falls and hurts his arm, Vatican says, weeks after another fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the box over to the current Pope, Francis.

Pope Francis injured his right forearm in a fall but did not suffer fractures. The 88-year-old pontiff continues to lead the Catholic Church despite past health issues and recent surgeries. He assures he won't resign due to health,