Pope Francis suspends activities for day of medical checks

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis stands up as he holds the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, April 20, 2022. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who has had trouble walking due to leg and knee pain, suspended activities on Friday for medical checks, the Vatican said.

The checks were taking place at the Vatican's medical facilities, spokesman Matteo Bruni said, explaining why there were no activities or audiences listed on Francis' public calendar for the day.