Pope Francis suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture. The arm was immobilised as a precautionary measure,
Speculation about the pope's health has become a constant in Vatican circles, although Francis has stated he has no plans to resign.
In his autobiography, Francis revealed that he had not considered resigning, even after major intestinal surgery.
Benedict resigned from the papacy in 2013 in a break with 600 years of tradition, attributing it to a nighttime fall.
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