Pope Francis has bronchitis but will keep his schedule, Vatican says


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  • Friday, 07 Feb 2025

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis gestures on the day he leads the Vespers prayer service on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, February 1, 2025. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday.

The pope, who told pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday that he was suffering from a "strong cold", will hold meetings at the Vatican residence where he lives, said a statement.

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