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The Pope cannot climb the steps of his popemobile and has to be transferred in a wheelchair as persistent problems continue to take their toll on the 87-year-old pontiff.

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The Pope was helped by an assistant as he attempted to climb into the back of the popemobile.

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Persistent breathing and mobility problems continue to take their toll on the Pope and can be seen more than ever as he attempted to board his popemobile after an audience at the Vatican today.

Francis again asked an aide to read his remarks and was unable to return to his signature vehicle after his weekly general audience at the Vatican, as persistent respiratory and mobility problems continue to plague the 87-year-old pontiff.

The event was held for the first time this year outdoors, in the cold St. Peter’s Square. Francis had an assistant read his catechism lesson, as he has done for the past few days.

Last Wednesday, Francis went to the hospital in Rome to undergo unspecified diagnostic tests, the results of which have not been made public.

The Pope was helped by an assistant as he attempted to climb into the back of the popemobile.

The Pope was helped by an assistant as he attempted to climb into the back of the popemobile.

He has not been able to walk long distances for some time and spends most of his time in his chair.

He has not been able to walk long distances for some time and spends most of his time in his chair.

He has not been able to walk long distances for some time and spends most of his time in his chair.

He found it considerably difficult when he attempted to get into the vehicle and required assistance to do so.

He found it considerably difficult when he attempted to get into the vehicle and required assistance to do so.

He found it considerably difficult when he attempted to get into the vehicle and required assistance to do so.

He has been suffering on and off this winter from what he and the Vatican have said was a cold, bouts of bronchitis and the flu.

Late last year, Francis underwent a CT scan that ruled out pneumonia, but the pope was still forced to cancel a trip to the Gulf due to acute infectious bronchitis.

Francis also suffers from a broken knee and inflammation of his ligaments that began in 2022 and led him to use a wheelchair, which he has used ever since.

But he has usually been able to get around with a cane or walker and the help of assistants to get him to his feet.

On Wednesday, however, Francis seemed unable to climb the few steps to board his popemobile at the end of his audience, even clinging to the handrails.

Despite his health problems, he continues to fulfill his papal duties and attend events.

Despite his health problems, he continues to fulfill his papal duties and attend events.

Despite his health problems, he continues to fulfill his papal duties and attend events.

Popes, even sick ones, have historically been the most photographed people in the world.

Popes, even sick ones, have historically been the most photographed people in the world.

Popes, even sick ones, have historically been the most photographed people in the world.

Francis is still able to make the short walk from his wheelchair to the podium seat.

Francis is still able to make the short walk from his wheelchair to the podium seat.

Francis is still able to make the short walk from his wheelchair to the podium seat.

He has used a cane to get around due to limited mobility and many recent surgeries.

He has used a cane to get around due to limited mobility and many recent surgeries.

He has used a cane to get around due to limited mobility and many recent surgeries.

The 87-year-old has said he would retire if his health deteriorated too much, but not yet.

The 87-year-old has said he would retire if his health deteriorated too much, but not yet.

The 87-year-old has said he would retire if his health deteriorated too much, but not yet.

The attendants quickly brought his wheelchair and he sat down again. He then waved to the crowd before being led out of the square.

The Argentine pope had part of his lung removed when he was young due to a respiratory infection, and often speaks in a whisper even when he is not sick.

In 2021, he had a piece of his colon removed and last year he underwent surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and remove intestinal scar tissue.

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