Beirut, 09 May, 2022 / 8:05 pm (ACI Africa).
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.
