Pope Francis cancels engagements due to mild flu symptoms, Vatican says

Pope Francis appears at the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican for the traditional Sunday noon blessing of faithful and pilgrims gathered in the Square for the Angelus prayer, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Pope Francis had 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. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)