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Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors.
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection.
One day after canceling his trip to Dubai at the request of his doctors, Pope Francis appeared at his public Wednesday audience and shared with a raspy voice that he was still not feeling well as he recovers from the flu.
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion.
The pope will visit the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city Dec. 1–3 where he will give a speech and meet world leaders.
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held ahead of COP28.
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from Dec. 1–3.