Pope discusses health, Lisbon trip with media

(7 Aug 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS On board papal plane - 6 August 2023 1. Pope Francis arriving for the news conference on plane HEADLINE: POPE DISCUSSES HEALTH, LISBON TRIP WITH MEDIA 2. Pope Francis being helped to sit for news conference ANNOTATION: Pope Francis dismissed concerns about his health as he returned home to the Vatican after presiding over the World Youth Day Festival in Lisbon. 3. Photographer taking photos 4. Wide of Pope Francis during news conference ANNOTATION: The five-day visit was his first since he underwent surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and remove intestinal scar tissue. 5. SOUNDBITE (Italian), Pope Francis: “My health is good, they took out the stitches, and I conduct a normal life, I have a girdle that I have to keep for two, three months to avoid the chance of eventration until the muscles will be stronger, but I’m good.” 6. Various of reporters ANNOTATION: During the trip, Francis deviated from his speeches, homilies, and prayers, which are usually crafted in advance with specific audiences in mind. 7. Wide of Pope Francis during news conference ANNOTATION: In one notable deviation, the 86-year-old Pontiff was supposed to deliver a prayer at the shrine of Fatima. 8. Cutaway of Pope Francis during news conference ANNOTATION: Instead, he ad-libbed his speech and skipped the peace prayer entirely. 9. SOUNDBITE (Italian), Pope Francis: “I prayed! I prayed! I spoke to the Madonna and I prayed for peace, I didn’t make publicity but I prayed.” 10. Pope leaving after news conference ANNOTATION: The shrine is famous for its century-old connection to exhortations for peace and Russia’s conversion in the aftermath of World War I. STORYLINE: Pope Francis dismissed concerns about his health as he returned home to the Vatican after presiding over the World Youth Day Festival in Lisbon. The five-day visit was his first since he underwent surgery to repair an abdominal hernia and remove intestinal scar tissue. During the trip, Francis deviated from his speeches, homilies, and prayers, which are usually crafted in advance with specific audiences in mind. In one notable deviation, the 86-year-old Pontiff was supposed to deliver a prayer at the shrine of Fatima. Instead, he ad-libbed his speech and skipped the peace prayer entirely. The shrine is famous for its century-old connection to exhortations for peace and Russia’s conversion in the aftermath of World War I. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/1e5f2e2fc21f46f8b2eb286d1454d0f8

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