Pope Francis Cancels Audiences Due to Mild Flu Ahead of European Trip

The 87-year-old pontiff is set to visit Belgium and Luxembourg later this week despite recent health concerns.

Pope Francis canceled all scheduled meetings on Monday due to mild flu-like symptoms, the Vatican announced.
The cancellation is a precautionary measure ahead of his planned four-day trip to Luxembourg and Belgium starting Thursday.
The 87-year-old pope has faced numerous health issues in recent years, including respiratory infections and chronic knee pain.
Francis recently returned from a demanding 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania, his longest trip as pope.
During his visit to Belgium, Francis will address the clergy sexual abuse crisis and celebrate the 600th anniversary of the country's main Catholic universities.