Why Is Pope Francis Canceling Events?

Rumors are swirling that Pope Francis is ill after the Vatican canceled all his July audiences and daily mass.
No one can argue that Pope Francis deserves a little break. But many people already have tickets for the July audiences, which implies that the decision to suspend them was spontaneous, not preplanned.

Francis, who only has one functioning lung after having part of his other lung removed due to an infection when he was younger.

By some estimates, Francis has gained as much as 20 pounds since taking office, likely because his physical activity has diminished, even though his scheduled has intensified. “His repeated fatigue reports and weight gain suggest he may be slipping into a form of chronic heart failure common among victims of significant lung disorders,” Dr. Peter Hibberd told Newsmax. “His immunity will be challenged when under stress, and more frequent pauses to recover from otherwise small insults—such as colds, sore throats, and minor injuries—can be expected to increase in the future unless he paces himself.”

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