Pope Francis Cancels Mass Due to Ongoing Health Concerns

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis will not be participating in the Mass scheduled for Sunday due to his ongoing health issues.

Pope's Condition Remains Stable

Despite the news, Matteo Bruni, a Vatican spokesman, reported that the pope had rested well, eaten breakfast and read newspapers as usual after being admitted to Rome's Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital on Friday.

A series of tests conducted at the hospital indicated that Francis had a “complex clinical picture,” the Vatican stated on Monday. Consequently, doctors adjusted his drug therapy.

Positive Developments

On Monday evening, the Vatican shared an update, stating that the pope's condition was now “stable” and that he no longer had a fever.

While the news of Pope Francis missing Sunday’s Mass is concerning, the positive developments regarding his health offer a glimmer of hope for his swift recovery.