Pope Francis canceled an event scheduled for Monday morning due to persistent but mild flu symptoms, the Vatican press office said in a brief statement, clarifying that the pope did not have a fever.
The statement said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure.
Pope Francis was feeling well on Sunday, saying his weekly Angelus prayer from a Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after he canceled a public audience due to mild flu-like symptoms.
The Vatican calendar does not show any public audience for the pope on Monday morning, although he may have other private events.
The 87-year-old pope was forced to cancel Saturday’s meeting with Roman deacons as a precaution “Mild flu symptoms”As its press office noted in another brief statement.
In recent months, the pope has canceled some events and international travel due to his failing health.
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