In an interview published on Monday (July 4th), Pope Francis denied rumors that he may soon step down due to health problems and confirmed that he may soon visit Kiev and Moscow.
“It never crossed my mind. Not yet, not at this moment. Indeed.“, the sovereign pontiff stated during the interview given to the Reuters agency, which took place on Saturday at his residence in the Vatican, Saint-Martin. In recent weeks, severe pain in the pope’s right knee, which forced him to postpone a trip to Africa planned for early July, has reignited speculation that he might step down, in line with his predecessor Benedict XVI.
Rumors of cancer have been denied
Francis, however, reiterated that he could step down if his health prevented him from one day leading the Church. When asked when it might happen, he answered:We don’t know. God will say“. Indicating that it has been submittedsmall fractureThe Argentine Jesuit, who underwent laser and magnetic therapy in his knee, also denied reports that he was diagnosed with cancer during colon surgery in July 2021, condemning “court gossip“.
He also felt.it’s possible“for him to go to Ukraine”After returning from Canada“, which is scheduled for the end of July. “The first is to go to Russia to try to help in some way, but I would like to go to both capitals“, he said.
Source: Le Figaro
