BBC NEWS/Pope Francis has said the time may soon come when he needs to consider stepping down – and would do so if he felt his health meant that could not serve in the way he should.
He made the comments at the end of a trip to Canada – where he apologised to indigenous people – which involved extensive travel and long days.
The 85-year-old pontiff stressed that for the moment he intends to continue in his duties – and will be guided by God as to when he will step down, if he steps down at all.
