Frail Pope is helped to his feet at weekly audience and is pushed around in a wheelchair

A frail Pope Francis had to be helped to his feet at his weekly audience today – days after speculation swirled over whether he was planning to resign.

Rumours that the 85-year-old may resign began after he postponed a trip to Africa and announced an unusual meeting of cardinals.

Pictured at his weekly general audience at the Vatican today, the Argentinian spoke about how old age is ‘a time to find strength in frailty’ and encouraged the elderly to embrace their frailty and helplessness.

He…