Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says

Vatican City AP Pope Francis canceled an audience scheduled for Saturday as a precaution after coming down with mild flu, the Vatican press office said in a short statement, without adding further details. Francis was scheduled to meet with Rome deacons in the morning. Pope Francis leaves after presiding over the liturgy of the ashes […]
After slight cold, Pope Francis reportedly tests negative for coronavirus

Vatican City RNS Pope Francis has tested negative for the coronavirus, according to an Italian newspaper. The 83-year-old pontiff had been coughing and feeling sick from a cold that started late last week and he canceled several meetings at the Vatican. On Tuesday, the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero reported that Francis tested negative for the […]