Pope Francis will pray the Angelus from Casa Santa Marta due to health problems

The Press Office of the Holy See reported that Pope Francis will celebrate the Angelus prayer this Sunday, December 22, from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, due to the “intense cold and cold symptoms that he has manifested in recent days.” “.

In a message released this Saturday, it was detailed that this decision was also taken “in view of next week’s commitments.”

In the audience yesterday, December 20, together with members of the Italian Bocce Federation, the Holy Father had already commented that he was suffering from a cold. He then apologized with a tired voice and heavy breathing, but continued with his agenda.

Throughout his ministry, Pope Francis has shown great resilience, despite the health challenges he has faced in recent years. This is not the first time that the Pontiff has decided not to go out to St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus, as usual, and has led the prayer from the private chapel of his residence in the Vatican.

This Saturday, December 21, Pope Francis participated in the traditional Christmas meeting with the members of the Roman Curia and in the Christmas greeting to Vatican employees.

Next week’s commitments are some of the most important of the year. On December 24, he will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica to begin the Jubilee 2025, and that same night he will celebrate the Nativity Mass.

On December 25, Christmas Day, he will deliver his Urbi et Orbi message, and on December 26 he plans to open the Holy Door in the Roman prison of Rebibbia.