Pope's willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world

Mar 31, 2025 - 06:00
Pope's willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world
Pope Francis' frailty was on full view as he left Rome's Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him. He could barely lift his arms to bless the crowd. His eyes were sunken, face bloated. And he visibly gasped for breath as he was wheeled back inside from the balcony.