Pope Francis hurt in fall at home for second time in less than 6 weeks

Francis, 88, didn't break his arm, but a sling was put on as a precaution, the Vatican says.

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Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say

The pontiff fell at his residence in the Vatican on Thursday, officials said in a statement.
ABC News - 4h
Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall

Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence on Thursday but did not suffer any broken bones and continued on with his agenda for the day, the Vatican said.
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Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. Biden, a lifelong Catholic, was scheduled to travel to the Vatican but canceled due to the California ...
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Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis

President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.
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Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.
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California residents flee home for second time as flames sweep in

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles speaks with an Altadena, Calif., couple as they flee their home as it is surrounded by flames. The couple was evacuated Tuesday, but returned after the home they'd ...
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Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church

With the second coming of Donald Trump, things will be different.
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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office
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Pope Francis names the first woman to head a major Vatican office

Pope Francis named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla will be responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders.
NBC News - Jan. 6

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