Pope Francis has said the hardest thing about his job is not being able to pop out for a pizza without being recognised . Pope Francis has said that he will only continue as pontiff for 'another two or three years ' , adding : ' I feel that the Lord has placed me here for a short time . ' As he completed his second year in the Catholic Church 's top job , Francis said that he had ' a vague sensation ' he would not reign as pope for long . He told the Mexican broadcaster Televisa that he had the feeling his reign would be brief and perhaps only two or three years , suggesting it was like the psychology of a gambler who convinces himself he 'll lose so he wo n't be disappointed if he wins . He added : 'It is a somewhat vague sensation . But I feel that the Lord has placed me here for a short time , and nothing more . ' The mysterious premonition will inevitably spark concerns about Francis ' health . Francis is missing part of one lung after a childhood illness and suffers from sciatica . Last year he said that he believed he had only a few years to live . He said : ' I know this is going to last a short time , two or three years and then ... to the house of the Father . ' As he enters the beginning of his third year as pope , Francis sounded weary of the weight that comes with the job . He said that he did n't mind being pope , but that it had been hard work to change his habit of moving around at will . He said : 'The only thing I would like is to go out one day , without being recognised , and go to a pizzeria for a pizza . ' Francis also confirmed that he would consider retiring if he felt he could no longer perform his duties , but rejected the idea of an age limit . Pope Francis has his confession heard during a Penitence Mass at St. Peter 's Basilica at the Vatican today . Pope Francis gives confession during the penitential celebration today . His predecessor Pope Benedict XVI resigned in February 2013 . Francis said 'Benedict should not be considered an exception , but an institution . ' Also on Friday , Pope Francis marked the second anniversary of his election by declaring a jubilee year that will be interpreted as a powerful signal of his commitment to reforming the Church . The extraordinary holy year , dedicated to the theme of mercy , has been called to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a groundbreaking Vatican council that transformed how the Church related to the modern world , most notably ending the obligation for religious services to be conducted in Latin . The jubilee year will begin on December 8 and run until November 20 , 2016 . Francis leads a penitential ceremony at the Vatican , where he announced the Roman Catholic Church will mark an extraordinary Holy Year in December . Francis also confirmed that he would consider retiring if he felt he could no longer perform his duties , but rejected the idea of an age limit .
# ##hes said he would remain as caretaker for another two or three years . Said he feels ' the Lord has placed me here for a short time ' It was difficult to adjust to not being able to move around at home , he said .