CORRECTION-Pope Francis injures his forearm after a fall-Vatican – 01/16/2025 at 1:50 p.m.

(Read “Sainte-Marthe residence” in the second paragraph)

Pope Francis injured his right forearm in a fall Thursday morning in his residence, but did not suffer any fractures, the Vatican announced.

“This morning, following a fall in the Sainte-Marthe residence, Pope Francis suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture. The arm was immobilized as a precaution,” indicates a press release.

François celebrated his 88th birthday last December.

(Alvise Armellini, French version by Mara Vîlcu, edited by Augustin Turpin and Sophie Louet)