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    Vatican Cancels Pope Francis' Weekend Engagements - Statement

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    Posted on February 18, 2025

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    Last updated: January 26, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Pope Francis will miss this weekend's Holy Year events due to a respiratory infection, as announced by the Vatican. He remains hospitalized in Rome.

    Pope Francis Cancels Weekend Events Amid Health Concerns

    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis will not take part in this weekend's Holy Year events because of his continued ill health, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

    The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday.

    (Reporting by Crispian Balmer, editing by Gavin Jones)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Pope Francis will not attend Holy Year events this weekend.
    • •The Vatican cites his ongoing respiratory infection as the reason.
    • •The Pope has been hospitalized in Rome since Friday.
    • •He is 88 years old and has been ill for over a week.
    • •The Vatican released this statement on Tuesday.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican cancels Pope Francis' weekend engagements - statement

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Pope Francis canceling his weekend engagements due to health issues.

    2Why is Pope Francis not attending the events?

    Pope Francis is not attending due to a respiratory infection that has led to his hospitalization.

    3Where is Pope Francis currently hospitalized?

    Pope Francis is hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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