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Pope Francis has canceled all scheduled audiences on Monday due to experiencing a “slight flu-like state,” but plans for his upcoming trip to Belgium and Luxembourg later this week remain unchanged. Vatican officials confirmed that the cancellation affects only Monday’s engagements and emphasized that the Pope’s travel itinerary will proceed as planned.
The 87-year-old Pope, who has faced various health challenges in recent years, including respiratory issues that have required hospitalization, is scheduled to visit Luxembourg on Thursday and then Belgium, culminating in a Mass in Brussels on Sunday. This visit is significant as it marks the 600th anniversary of Belgium’s Catholic universities and addresses the ongoing clergy sexual abuse crisis that has affected the country. Despite his health concerns, the Pope’s packed schedule continues, with a busy autumn ahead that includes a synod of bishops following his European trip.
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