Pope Francis cancels his four-day visit due to flu

Pope Francis has cancelled all his scheduled meetings for Monday due to experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” as confirmed by the Vatican. Despite this, his upcoming visits to Luxembourg and Belgium, set to begin on Thursday, are currently expected to proceed as planned. The 87-year-old Pope has decided to reduce his activities for the day as a precautionary measure to ensure he can fulfil his foreign commitments without interruption. This decision is particularly prudent given his recent health issues, which have included the use of a wheelchair for the past two years due to knee and back problems. Pope Francis’s health has been a subject of concern, especially following his recent 11-day journey to four countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania. This trip, which concluded on September 13, was marked by a demanding schedule that included over 40 events across significant time differences and tropical temperatures. However, during this trip, he appeared to be in good health. The upcoming European visit, which will last four days and include twelve events, is also significant as it coincides with the 600th anniversary of Belgium’s main Catholic universities. Additionally, the trip will address the persistent issue of clergy sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church, [...]

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