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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Francis Pushes Through Bronchitis, Maintains Public Presence
Caption: Pope Francis Pushes Through Bronchitis, Maintains Public Presence. Pope Francis, 88, told the public at his weekly Vatican audience that he is still recovering from bronchitis and was unable to read his prepared speech. The pope once again asked an aide to deliver his remarks, saying, "Me, with my bronchitis, I cannot (read) still. I hope that next time I can.” The Vatican previously confirmed that Francis was suffering from bronchitis after he described his condition last week as a "strong cold.” Though he refrained from reading his speech, Francis stayed present for the full hour-long audience, occasionally speaking briefly during the gathering. Despite his health challenges, the pope has maintained his daily schedule and continues to hold meetings at the Vatican. On Tuesday, Francis made a video appearance at the renowned Sanremo music festival, showing his continued engagement despite illness. In addition to bronchitis, Francis has suffered two falls in recent months, bruising his chin in December and injuring his arm in January. Though facing multiple health setbacks, Francis remains committed to his responsibilities, signaling determination to carry on with his duties. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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