Pope Francis has been transferred to the Gemelli hospital in Rome to undergo medical checks for the flu that has forced him to cancel his schedule for several days.
The pontiff arrived at the health center around 11:00 a.m. this Wednesday, February 28, and returned to the Vatican after the tests.
Francisco had already canceled all his events last Saturday, February 24 and Monday, February 26 due to flu symptoms.
In recent months, Pope Francis has suffered several health problems that have forced him to suspend his schedule on different occasions:
Pope Francis, 86, has shown a decrease in mobility in recent years due to chronic gonarthrosis, which causes pain in his right knee.
The Pope’s health is a topic of great interest to Catholic parishioners around the world, who are waiting for new news about his state of health.