Speculation as to a pope’s health is a feature of most papacies, and that of Pope Francis is no exception:
Fears for the health of Pope Francis have surfaced, after he cancelled two days of engagements.
He has previously cancelled engagements because of a cold, or a light fever.
Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi said the two day absence was ‘nothing to worry about.’
Go here to read the rest at the Daily Mail. Popewatch has always thought that being Pope is a killing type of job, with an endless schedule and endless pressure, and done by men often in the evening of their lives. Pope Francis apparently has vast reservoirs of energy and enthusiasm, but he should be careful not to force his flesh to always keep up with his spirit. A bit of rest does us all good, and that includes popes.
We often think cancellations indicate a physical health reason, for the pope and for all of us; but spiritual health -time to pray, to meditate, to reflect, to listen for the Lord’s voice- are fundamentally important to each of us.
Well said, Anzlyne. I suspect, for example, that Benedict is doing more hard work for the Church now than he’s had the chance to do in years.
Pinky:
“Well said, Anzlyne. I suspect, for example, that Benedict is doing more hard work for the Church now than he’s had the chance to do in years.”
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My thoughts exactly.