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Pope Francis, 88, is battling a strong cold, affecting his speech at the Vatican's weekly audience. He asked an aide to read his message.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for his weekly general audience at the Vatican.
The pope, 88, has suffered bouts of ill health in recent years.
"I want to ask forgiveness but with this strong cold, it is difficult for me to speak," he told pilgrims at the audience.
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee, editing by Giulia Segreti)
The main topic is Pope Francis suffering from a strong cold during a Vatican audience.
Pope Francis asked an aide to read his prepared message due to his cold.
It highlights Pope Francis's ongoing health challenges at the age of 88.
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