Friday, November 15, 2013

Pope Francis cancels audiences due to illness



Friday, November 15, 2013


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Pope Francis leaves after meeting the Italian president at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome



Pope Francis canceled several audiences today due to flu, the first time his health has affected his role as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.

The 76-year-old's wellbeing is under close scrutiny because of the shock February resignation of his predecessor Benedict, who said his health was declining and a stronger man could do the job better.A Vatican spokesman said Francis had canceled several meetings with cardinals and bishops on Friday morning, but would still take part in the ordination of a bishop in the afternoon.

"There is no reason for worry," Father Federico Lombardi said.


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