Francisco is sick. The Vatican press office said Saturday's hearings were canceled as a precaution due to a “mild flu.” Until Friday inclusive, the Pope completed five days of Lenten reflection.
Despite the flu, Francisco held his usual general audience this Wednesday. Twelve hours after his trip to the Dubai climate summit was canceled due to illness…
From the afternoon of last Sunday, February 18, until the afternoon of Friday, February 23, the Pope participated in the Lenten Exercises, a time of reflection and prayer during the liturgical year that he and the officials of the Roman Curia also wanted to live. . on a personal level this year. Last week, all of the pope's appointments were suspended, including Wednesday's general audience. This Saturday, the papal appointments, which had been postponed due to a previous mild flu, should have resumed.
To listen – how is the Pope
Francis, 87, has recently had recurring health problems. In late November, he had to cancel a planned trip to Dubai for the World Climate Conference due to a lung infection. In mid-January, he told guests at the Vatican that he had “mild bronchitis” and was therefore unable to read his prepared speech.
(Vatican news/kna – mg)