Posted on 05/09/2022 7:11:11 PM PDT by marshmallow
Beirut, Lebanon, May 9, 2022 / 10:25 am Pope Francis is postponing his June trip to Lebanon, according to the country’s tourism minister.
Walid Nassar announced the delay on May 9, citing “health reasons,” reported AFP.
“Lebanon has received a letter from the Vatican officially informing it of the decision to postpone the pope’s planned visit to Lebanon,” Nassar said in a statement.
The delay was also reported on Monday by Reuters, which said sources had confirmed that the June 12-13 trip would not go ahead due to the pope’s difficulties in walking.
The 85-year-old has been making his public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5 due to a torn ligament in his right knee.
Pope Francis has expressed his desire to travel to Lebanon on several occasions.
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He caught the ‘rona?
Not surprising, after all, he blamed Ukraine for the war there.
Time to pack it in, Old Frankie.
I miss the pomp and circumstance of a Papal Election.
I’ve always liked the name Sarah...
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