Pope Francis seen with bruise on chin during cardinal elevation ceremony

Pope Francis was seen with a large bruise on his chin during a consistory on December 7, where he elevated 21 new cardinals. The bruise resulted from an accident at his bedside table on December 6. Despite the injury, the 87-year-old Pope continued with his duties, including leading the ceremony. He has faced health issues in recent years and now uses a wheelchair due to knee and back pain. Pope Francis has appointed about 80% of the cardinals who will elect the next pope, potentially influencing the Church's future direction. He is also preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year and reforms within the Vatican.