Pope cancels Saturday meetings because of mild flu

24 Feb 2024 • 4:43 PM MYT
Malay Mail
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ROME, Feb 24 — Pope Francis cancelled his meeting today because of mild flu, the Vatican said in a statement.

The 87-year-old pontiff holds regular audiences with Vatican officials on Saturdays as well as private meetings.

The pope has suffered repeated health problems in recent months and was forced to cancel a planned trip to a COP28 climate meeting in Dubai in December because of the effects of influenza and lung inflammation. — Reuters