Pope Francis Cancels Meetings Due to Fever, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis canceled all his scheduled meetings on Friday morning due to a fever, raising concerns about his health. The Vatican didn't provide any further details on his illness, but the Vatican Secretary of State said Francis was "tired" after a "very intense day" on Thursday. The 86-year-old pontiff has had a recent history of medical issues, including hospitalization for bronchitis in March and surgery to remove part of his colon in 2021.