His planned trip to Belgium and Luxembourg later this week currently remain on schedule.
Pope Francis canceled all scheduled audiences on Monday due to a 'slight flu-like state,' the Vatican confirmed.Despite the precautionary move, officials assured that plans for the 87-year-old to visit Belgium and Luxembourg later this week remain unchanged.Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni clarified that the cancellation only applied to Monday's engagements.He emphasized that the Pope's two upcoming European trips would proceed as planned.
Francis has faced multiple health challenges in recent years, sparking concerns about his ability to keep up with his demanding schedule.He has used a wheelchair for the past two years due to chronic knee pain and other mobility issues.In November 2023, he canceled a brief visit to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on the advice of his doctors, who were concerned about lung inflammation.This culminated in a three-day hospital stay to receive IV antibiotic treatment.
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