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The 87-year-old Pope has slowed down his schedule with less international travel since he underwent abdominal surgery last June to repair an incisional hernia.
Pope Francis canceled his public appearances on Saturday due to a mild flu, the Vatican has said.
The Holy See Press Office released a short statement announcing the cancellation on Saturday morning without further details.
“Due to a mild flu-like condition, as a precautionary measure, the Pope has canceled the audiences scheduled for today,” the Feb. 24 statement said.
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence in which all of his regular activities were suspended from the afternoon of Feb. 18 to Feb. 23.
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Pope Francis canceled his public appearances on Saturday due to a mild flu, the Vatican has said.
The Holy See Press Office released a short statement announcing the cancellation on Saturday morning without further details.
“Due to a mild flu-like condition, as a precautionary measure, the Pope has canceled the audiences scheduled for today,” the Feb. 24 statement said.
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence in which all of his regular activities were suspended from the afternoon of Feb. 18 to Feb. 23.
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Pope Francis Cancels Saturday Audiences Due to a Mild Flu, Vatican Says
The 87-year-old Pope has slowed down his schedule with less international travel since he underwent abdominal surgery last June to repair an incisional hernia.
