Pope Francis said Saturday that is
still under the weather after suffering flu-like symptoms for a
week and he again got an aide to read out his speech at an
audience, having done so several times over the last few days.
"I thank you all. I have prepared a speech, but you can hear I
am unable to read it because of bronchitis," the pope said at a
meeting to inaugurate the Vatican's judicial year.
He spoke with a rough voice and frequently coughed.
Despite not being well, the pontiff confirmed his engagements
for the day, including an audience with German Chancellor Olaf
Scholz.
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