Mic
Friday, 24 Oct 2025
Mid-Day GujaratiInquilabMid-Day Hindi
Mid-Day
Logo
Home

Home

Photos

Photos

E-Paper

E-Paper

Video

Videos

Shots

Shots

Mumbai Lake LevelMumbai Lake Level

Home / News / World News / Photos / In Photos: Pope Francis says he has lung inflammation but will go to Dubai

In Photos: Pope Francis says he has lung inflammation but will go to Dubai

Updated On: 26 November, 2023 07:29 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference (Pics/AFP)

  • WhatsApp
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference (Pics/AFP)

1/9

Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference (Pics/AFP)

Francis skipped his weekly on Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter`s Square, a day after the Vatican said he was suffering from a mild flu. Instead, Francis gave the traditional noon blessing in an appearance televised live from the chapel in the Vatican hotel where he lives

2/9

Francis skipped his weekly on Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter`s Square, a day after the Vatican said he was suffering from a mild flu. Instead, Francis gave the traditional noon blessing in an appearance televised live from the chapel in the Vatican hotel where he lives

"Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday. Today I cannot appear at the window because I have this problem of inflammation of the lungs," Francis said

3/9

"Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday. Today I cannot appear at the window because I have this problem of inflammation of the lungs," Francis said

The pontiff, whose 87th birthday is next month, added that a priest, sitting beside him, would read out his day`s reflections for him

4/9

The pontiff, whose 87th birthday is next month, added that a priest, sitting beside him, would read out his day`s reflections for him

In those comments, Francis said he was going to the United Arab Emirates for the COP28 gathering on climate change and that he would deliver his speech, as scheduled, on Saturday to the participants. He described the climate change problem as a serious problem, especially for young people

5/9

In those comments, Francis said he was going to the United Arab Emirates for the COP28 gathering on climate change and that he would deliver his speech, as scheduled, on Saturday to the participants. He described the climate change problem as a serious problem, especially for young people

On his right hand he had a bandage and what appeared to be a cannula. The Vatican didn`t immediately respond to a query from the AP about whether he was receiving intravenous treatment

6/9

On his right hand he had a bandage and what appeared to be a cannula. The Vatican didn`t immediately respond to a query from the AP about whether he was receiving intravenous treatment

Not immediately explained was the discrepancy between the pope saying he has lung inflammation and the Vatican saying a day earlier that Francis had a CT scan at a Rome hospital for pulmonary complications and that the exam was negative

7/9

Not immediately explained was the discrepancy between the pope saying he has lung inflammation and the Vatican saying a day earlier that Francis had a CT scan at a Rome hospital for pulmonary complications and that the exam was negative

Francis thanked all those who would be following his three-day trip to Dubai with prayers

8/9

Francis thanked all those who would be following his three-day trip to Dubai with prayers

Francis earlier this year was hospitalized for three days for what he later said was pneumonia and what the Vatican described as a case of bronchitis necessitating treatment with intravenous antibiotics

9/9

Francis earlier this year was hospitalized for three days for what he later said was pneumonia and what the Vatican described as a case of bronchitis necessitating treatment with intravenous antibiotics

Tags

Photo of Day

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan

The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.

Advertisement