Flu-stricken Pope cancels more engagements
The Vatican has cancelled Pope John Paul’s audiences for the next few days because he has flu.
A brief statement gave no further details of his condition. The Vatican said yesterday that it was a mild case.
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A brief statement gave no further details of his condition. The Vatican said yesterday that it was a mild case.
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