Pope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican

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Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones, the Vatican said.

In a statement, the Holy See press office said that "due to a fall Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, the pope’s residence, the 88-year-old pontiff “suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture.”

The statement added that his arm has been “immobilized as a precautionary measure.”

Official pictures showed the pope wearing a cloth sling as he held meetings.

Despite the fall, Francis held five meetings on Thursday according to the Vatican.

In early December, he appeared with a large bruise on his chin after falling and hitting his bedside table during the night.