{"id":2345245,"date":"2024-09-24T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-abruptly-cancels-events-due-to-health-issue\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T11:16:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T15:16:42","slug":"pope-francis-abruptly-cancels-events-due-to-health-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-abruptly-cancels-events-due-to-health-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis Abruptly Cancels Events Due to Health Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-abruptly-cancels-events-due-to-health-issue%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2345245&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Pope Francis&#8217;s plans to visit Belgium and Luxembourg later \u2064this week\u200b remain intact despite having canceled all \u200bhis audiences on Monday due to a \u201cslight flu-like state.&#8221; Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni clarified \u200bthat the cancellation was only for Monday\u2019s schedule and \u2063that the Pope is expected to continue with his trip which includes a\u200d visit to \u200bLuxembourg \u200don Thursday and \u200ca Mass in Brussels on Sunday.\u2062 <\/p>\n<p>The Pope, aged 87 and facing various\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ethics-questions-raised-about-bidens-son-in-laws-investments-in-covid-19-response\/\" title=\"Ethics Questions Raised about Biden\u2019s Son-in-Law\u2019s Investments in Covid-19 Response\">health challenges<\/a> over the past few years, including recent hospital stays for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-director-speaks-out-on-reopening-schools\/\" title=\"CDC director speaks out on reopening schools\">respiratory issues<\/a>, \u2062has continued to maintain \u200ca busy schedule despite these struggles. He had\u2064 just returned from an extensive trip to Asia, which \u200cwas his longest since \u2064becoming Pope. \u200c <\/p>\n<p>During his visit to Belgium, he will celebrate the\u200d 600th\u2063 anniversary of the country&#8217;s\u200b main\u2062 Catholic universities and\u200d address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-year-at-vatican-overshadowed-by-death-of-former-pope-benedict\/\" title=\"The Death of the Former Pope Benedict Overshadows Vatican&#039;s New Year\">clergy sexual abuse<\/a> crisis, which has deeply affected the\u2063 nation. Following this trip, he will engage in a\u200b significant three-week\u2062 synod\u2063 with\u200c bishops, which will involve intensive\u2064 discussions about the\u2064 future of the Church.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Vatican confirmed that plans remain in place for Pope Francis to go to Belgium and Luxembourg later this week, despite having canceled all his audiences Monday because of a &ldquo;slight flu-like state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vatican-finally-issues-response-blasphemous-olympics-opening-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vatican<\/a> spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the cancellation only concerned Monday&rsquo;s audiences. He spoke to reporters before the official start of his Vatican briefing to illustrate details of the trip.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the morning, the Vatican announced that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pope-francis-weighs-trump-harris-race-damning-words-may-give-voters-lot-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francis<\/a> had canceled his audiences Monday as a &ldquo;precaution.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Francis is due to visit Luxembourg on Thursday then spend the rest of the week in Belgium, ending with a Mass in Brussels on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The 87-year-old pope, who has been using a wheelchair for two years, has battled a series of health problems in recent years and had part of one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-defense-team-will-show-clips-of-democrats-urging-violence-in-2020-senator\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s Defense Team Will Show Clips Of Democrats Urging Violence In 2020: Senator\">lung removed<\/a> as a young man because of a respiratory infection.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>He has had a packed schedule of audiences since returning from a four-nation, 11-day journey through Asia on September 13, which was the longest and farthest trip of his pontificate. The audiences have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/well-lose-our-majority-schumer-hints-at-why-democrats-seem-so-desperate-to-scrap-the-filibuster\/\" title=\"\u2018We\u2019ll Lose Our Majority\u2019: Schumer Hints At Why Democrats Seem So Desperate To Scrap The Filibuster\">included multiple meetings<\/a> with visiting bishops and individual audiences with his Vatican aides, as well as a big encounter on Friday with members of popular movements.<\/p>\n<p>The statement from the Holy See press office described <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pope-francis-kisses-hand-muslim-imam-declares-religions-role-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Francis<\/a> as having a &ldquo;flu-like state.&rdquo; Through much of last autumn and winter, Francis battled acute bronchitis and recurring bouts of influenza, which forced him to cancel a quick trip to Dubai in November to participate in the U.N. climate conference.<\/p>\n<p>He did so, the Vatican said at the time, at the recommendation of his doctors.<\/p>\n<p>In Belgium, Francis is due to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the country&rsquo;s main Catholic universities and minister to Belgians who have been rocked by years of unrelenting revelations of clergy sexual abuse and cover-up.<\/p>\n<p>The challenging Asia trip, followed so closely by the Belgium and Luxembourg visit, was already going to test Francis&rsquo; health, especially as he heads into a busy autumn. As soon as he returns from Belgium, he is due to preside over a three-week synod, or meeting of bishops, which involves long days of closed-door debate about the future of the church.<\/p>\n<p>Francis&rsquo; scheduled audiences on Monday included with the members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, who are meeting at the Vatican this week for their plenary assembly, and participants in a Christmas contest. The Vatican published the texts Francis was supposed to have delivered to both.<\/p>\n<p>Francis has had several health problems in recent years. In 2023, he spent three days in the hospital receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat a respiratory infection. 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He provided details about the upcoming trip during a briefing with reporters. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Francis had canceled his audiences as a precautionary measure. The pope is set to visit Luxembourg on Thursday and will spend the remainder of the week in Belgium, concluding with a Mass in Brussels on Sunday. At 87 years old, Pope Francis has faced various health challenges over recent years and has been using a wheelchair for two years; he also had part of one lung removed when he was younger due to respiratory issues.<\/p>\n<p>Since returning from an extensive 11-day journey through Asia on September 13\u2014the longest trip of his papacy\u2014Francis has maintained a busy schedule filled with meetings with bishops and other officials, including an important gathering with members of popular movements last Friday. The Holy See press office described him as experiencing flu-like symptoms. Last autumn and winter, he dealt with acute bronchitis and recurring influenza episodes, which led him to cancel plans for attending the U.N. climate conference in Dubai at his doctors&#8217; advice.<\/p>\n<p>During his time in Belgium, Francis will celebrate the 600th anniversary of major Catholic universities while addressing concerns related to ongoing revelations about clergy sexual abuse within the country. This demanding Asia trip closely followed by visits to Belgium and Luxembourg poses additional challenges for Francis\u2019s health as he prepares for an active autumn season ahead\u2014immediately after returning from Belgium, he will lead a three-week synod involving extensive discussions among bishops regarding the church&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Pope Francis was scheduled to meet members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences during their plenary assembly at the Vatican along with participants from a Christmas contest; however, these engagements were also canceled. The Vatican released texts intended for both occasions that were supposed to be delivered by him.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Pope Francis has faced several health issues: earlier this year he spent three days hospitalized receiving intravenous antibiotics for a respiratory infection; in 2021 he underwent surgery where part of his colon was removed; two years later another operation addressed an abdominal hernia along with scar tissue removal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2345246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0bc707a9612d40e49f94614dc478385f-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[36572,41597,21572,34207,41598],"class_list":["post-2345245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-event-cancellation","tag-health-issue","tag-papacy","tag-pope-francis","tag-vatican-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0bc707a9612d40e49f94614dc478385f-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2345246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}