'I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside.'
was"a bit of a test" that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.
Francis said that while he hadn't considered resigning until now, he realizes he has to at least slow down. He strained his right knee ligaments earlier this year, and continuing laser and magnetic therapy forced him to cancel a trip to Africa that was scheduled for the first week of July.
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