Pope says he is 'still not well' in first appearance since cancelling Dubai trip


  • World
  • Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from Santa Marta chapel at the Vatican, November 26, 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS/File photo

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis sounded wheezy and limited his speaking at a public event on Wednesday, a day after he cancelled a trip to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai because of health issues.

"Dear brothers and sisters good morning and welcome," the 86-year-old pontiff said at his weekly audience, held indoors in the Vatican's Paul IV hall.

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