Pope Francis Cancels Appointments Due to Mild Flu Ahead of Upcoming Trip

Pope Francis Cancels Appointments Due to Mild Flu Ahead of Upcoming Trip

Pope Francis has canceled all his appointments scheduled for Monday as he recovers from a mild flu, the Vatican announced.

The 87-year-old pontiff will use the time to rest before embarking on an upcoming foreign trip to Luxembourg on Thursday, followed by a visit to Belgium.

This is not the first time the Pope has had to cancel appointments in recent months due to health issues. Despite this, he successfully completed a 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific earlier in September.

Pope Francis, who often uses a wheelchair during public appearances due to knee pain and a hip ailment, will turn 88 in December, making him the oldest pope in over a century.