Pope Francis sparks new health fears as he’s seen with huge black bruise on chin

POPE Francis has triggered new health concerns after he was spotted with a huge bruise on his chin and a swollen neck, following months of medical worries. The religious leader, 86, has been subject to widespread conversations about his health following a string of cancelled events due to these concerns. Pope Francis was pictured with a large bruise on his faceCredit: AP The 87-year-old also appeared to have a swollen neckCredit: Getty Pope Francis presided over a ceremony in the St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican todayCredit: EPA These fresh worries sparked after the pope attended a ceremony on Saturday. The leader of the Catholic Church presided over a Vatican event where new cardinals were installed. Worrying pictures showed a purple and black coloured bruise near the pope’s chin and neck. Despite the visible injury and signs of fatigue, Pope Francis continued to hold the event without any apparent problems. Read more on the pope The pontiff, who turns 88 later this month, installed 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican said this large bruise was the result of a minor fall where he hit his chin on his bedside table the previous morning. Francis has sparked multiple...