The Pope's visible bruise on his chin has raised concerns about his health.

There has been a lot of talk about the Pope's health lately, and it's not looking too good. At a recent ceremony, people couldn't help but notice a big bruise on his chin and a swollen neck. This has caused some concern for Pope Francis, especially since he's had some medical issues in the past few months. At 87 years old, it's understandable that he may be facing some health challenges.

Despite his apparent discomfort, the Pope carried on with the event, where new cardinals were being installed. The pictures clearly show a large bruise that is purple and black in color, near his chin and neck. The Vatican later confirmed that the bruise was a result of a small fall he had the previous morning, where he hit his chin on his bedside table. It's worth mentioning that due to his age, the Pope now uses a wheelchair because of problems with his knees and back.

Today's event was particularly important because it involved adding new members to the group that will eventually select the next Pope if Francis passes away or decides to retire. Cardinals are high-ranking officials in the Catholic Church, second only to the Pope. The ceremony saw the Pope appointing 21 new cardinals from different parts of the world, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo, and Abidjan. This means that around 80% of the cardinals who will be responsible for choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church have now been appointed by Pope Francis himself.

This is not the first time that the Pope's health has been a cause for concern. In 2023, he had to be rushed to the hospital for surgery, which only added to the worries about his well-being. The Vatican later confirmed that he had undergone an operation on his intestine and was under the care of doctors at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome for several days. Despite all of this, the Pope managed to hold the ceremony, although he did seem a bit tired.

Thankfully, the Pope is known for his resilience and determination, and he always manages to bounce back after facing health challenges. In fact, during his last hospital stay, he even joked with his surgeon about when they would have to do another operation. The Vatican released a statement saying that the Pope was doing well and was on a liquid diet. He even had the energy to make a phone call to the mother of a boy he had baptized during his previous hospital stay, thanking her for a "get well soon" poster she had made for him.

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