Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Pope Drops July Visit to Africa Due to Knee Pain; Trip Expected to Be Rescheduled for a Later Date

 Pope Francis will not be making a planned apostolic visit to the African countries of South Sudan and Congo this July due to worsening knee pain, the Religion News website reports today (June 14, 2022).


A statement sent by Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said, "the Holy Father has been forced to postpone, with regret, the Apostolic Journey," which was planned for July 2-7.


Pope Francis' trip will be rescheduled for "a later date to be determined," the statement added.

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