Elisa Pallotta At the beginning of the general audience, Pope Francesco He entered the Paul VI Hall on foot, walking with the help of a stick, however a support at the base of it suddenly broke off, making it hesitate for a few moments.
The stick holding Pope Francis breaks
The Pope then continued, always on foot, but supported by Msgr.
Leonardo Sapienza and his assistant, who in the meantime had taken up the now unusable stick. The audience then proceeded regularly and, as usual, the Pontiff greeted the faithful moving with the wheelchair. After the catechesis and the traditional greetings addressed to those present in the Paul VI Hall, where the Jubilee audience took place, the Pope went to St. Peter's Basilica where there were the faithful who had not found a seat in the Nervi Hall.
The hearing continued peacefully
Once before those present, he welcomed them with his usual warmth: “Good morning to all of you, you have heard the sermon,” said Pope Francis, “via connection. I thank you for your presence.” Then he imparted the blessing and also made a round to greet people in the basilica. Despite the small initial inconvenience, the audience continued without interruption, confirming the Pontiff's determination to carry out his ministry with strength and closeness to the people.