Pope Francis sustained minor
injuries on Sunday after hitting his head against the vehicle in which he was
traveling in Cartagena, Colombia, ABC News reported.
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke told journalists: “The pope is alright.
Ice was put on it and he was treated. He will continue the schedule for
his visit with no changes.”
Ricardo Morales, a lawyer who lined up outside St. Peter Claver’s
church for a glimpse of the pope, said: “This holy blood is staying in
Colombia,” adding that “He made a great effort to be here and from now
on it’s our obligation to make a similar effort to thank him for
everything he has done.”
The incident occurredon the last day of the pope’s four-city Colobian tour while the
80-year-old Catholic Pontiff was traveling in the popemobile, a customized
vehicle outfitted with bulletproof glass designed to protect the pope while he
greets crowds.
He appeared to be leaning outside a
glass panel in front of him when the vehicle stopped and his face made contact
with the barrier.
Pope Francis has been visiting
Colombia since Wednesday, making stops in the cities of Bogota, Medellin and
Cartagena.
