Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, cites he's battling cold

Pope Francis greeted ambassadors at the Holy See but asked an aide to deliver his annual foreign policy speech because he was battling a cold. The 88-year-old pope, who often suffers winter bronchitis, had sounded congested but continued his busy schedule after a demanding Christmas period.

Jan 9, 2025 - 16:30

Pope asks aide to deliver his annual foreign policy address, cites he's battling cold

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Pope Francis greeted ambassadors at the Holy See but asked an aide to deliver his annual foreign policy speech because he was battling a cold. The 88-year-old pope, who often suffers winter bronchitis, had sounded congested but continued his busy schedule after a demanding Christmas period.