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Pope Francis has cancelled his morning audiences because he is still suffering from mild flu, the Vatican says.
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"Mild flu-like symptoms persist, with no fever," the statement said, adding the Monday morning audiences were suspended as a precaution.
The 87-year-old pontiff, who cancelled his meetings on Saturday because of the flu, has suffered repeated health problems in recent months.
He was forced to cancel a planned trip to a COP28 climate meeting in Dubai in December because of the effects of influenza and lung inflammation.
He delivered his regular Angelus message on Sunday when he called for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine that would lead to a just and lasting peace.
Australian Associated Press