Pope Francis Appears in Public Using a Wheelchair

Pope Francis was seen in public using a wheelchair for the first time during an event, after revealing that he is receiving treatment for knee pain, reports The Guardian.

The Pope was taken to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall to meet with nuns from around the world. In an interview with Corriere della Sera on Tuesday, the 85-year-old Pontiff stated that he is planning to undergo an 'infiltration intervention' due to his knee pain.