Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa

Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa Pope Francis touches his knee while grimacing during his general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican in this June 1, 2022 photo. Photo: CNS

Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office. Matteo Bruni, director of the press office, did not mention whether the Pope’s planned trip to Canada in late July was still set. “At the request of his doctors,…

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