Pope suffers bruise on right forearm due to a fall

Pope Francis sustained a bruise on his right forearm, with no fractures this morning due to a fall at Santa Marta, 

The Holy See Press Office announced the news in a statement released on Thursday, explaining that “his arm has been immobilized as a precaution.”

Despite the incident, Pope Francis continued with his scheduled audiences, including a meeting with Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile, Chair of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS).