Pope Francis has fallen and hurt his right arm. It's the second time in a month that Francis has injured himself after an apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

Pope Francis is nursing an injured arm after falling for the second time in about a month. The Associated Press reported the pope did not break his arm but is wearing a sling as a precaution, a Vatican spokesperson said.

Francis fell at the Vatican and suffered a minor forearm injury. This incident adds to his ongoing health challenges, which include pain in his knee and hip.

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.

Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bruise on his chin.

Pope Francis fell for the second time in six weeks on Thursday, injuring his right arm and requiring a sling, the Vatican says.

Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn't break his arm, but a sling was put on as a precaution,

Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. "This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a bruise to his right forearm, without fractures,