Saint Peter’s Square. Thousands of faithful have gathered this Wednesday at this emblematic point of the Vatican City to attend a new audience of Pope Franciswho greeted the attendees from the popemobile.
During this day, the pontiff appeared with visible discomfort in the knee. Some problems that have forced him to cancel some of his planned trips. Francisco explained how he has lived these last few weeks with pain in his joints. “I have a knee problem, which causes locomotor problems. But it gets better. At least now I can walk. It’s kind of slow. Let’s hope it goes well,” he replied to reporters.
In a new catechesis, the Pope has requested a much more favorable treatment for mothers-in-law. Regarding these women, he also asked to overcome any existing prejudice. “Today the mother-in-law is a mythical character. They are always said to be bad. But they are the mother of your husband and/or your wife“, explained the pontiff. In addition, he defended the fundamental role that women play in the family environment.
“They are also mothers. One of the most beautiful things for grandmothers is to see their grandchildren. Sometimes they are a little special, but they have given everything”, a message that was accompanied by advice for these women in their lives staff. “Be careful with your tongues. It’s one of the sins of mothers-in-law.”. Some statements made after the Pope himself declared the existence of the family bond between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, created by marriage.
During this catechesis given, the Pope has also made an appeal in favor of both the development and the maintenance of harmony and well-being in the family, especially between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. “May the Lord help us to grow in harmony to families. It is a beautiful bridge that we must guard”.
Knee pain forced him to suspend part of his schedule
Despite the visible difficulties when walking, the Pope has not missed his appointment before the faithful who have come to the Vatican today. Nevertheless, the pontiff has been forced accancel part of your schedule due to the aforementioned joint pain.
During this month of April, Pope Francis was unable to officiate the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday in Saint Peter’s Basilica. In fact, on his last trip to malt last April 2, had to travel with the help of a side forklift to get on and off the plane. In addition, other trips were cancelled, such as those planned for Lebanon or different African countries, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.