Pope John Paul II is widely reported to have benefited from the use of
a fermented papaya supplement which was recommended by French
scientist Luc Montagnier during a visit with His Holiness. Sources at
the Vatican, traditionally close-lipped about medical matters
involving the Pope, have not confirmed this.
"Having spent Holy Week in Rome, I am able to confirm the remarkable
improvement in the Pope's health.
Now 83, he has been increasingly afflicted with Parkinson's in recent
years, and has shown all the characteristic symptoms of poor mobility,
shaky hands and slurred speech.
(a fermented papaya supplement which was recommended by French
scientist Luc Montagnier during a visit with His Holiness. Sources at
the Vatican, traditionally close-lipped about medical matters
involving the Pope, have not confirmed this.
"Having spent Holy Week in Rome, I am able to confirm the remarkable
improvement in the Pope's health.
Now 83, he has been increasingly afflicted with Parkinson's in recent
years, and has shown all the characteristic symptoms of poor mobility,
shaky hands and slurred speech.
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