Asked by journalists Julian Quiros and Javier Martínez-Brocal about how his knee was doing, the pope said: “I can walk now, the decision not to operate proved to be the right one”. And when commenting that he looked great, he smiled: “Yes, I’ve reached the age of saying, ‘You’re fine!'”
On March 13, 2023, Jorge Bergoglio will celebrate his tenth anniversary as Pope. On how his papal election surprised the public, the pontiff said: “Me too. I booked my plane ticket back to Buenos Aires in time for Palm Sunday. I was very calm.” When asked what he found most difficult about being pope, Francis replied: “Not being able to go out in the street, not being able to go out. In Buenos Aires I was very free.”