The Royal Family Announces that King Charles III Visit with Pope Francis is Postponed due to the Pope's Need for Convalescence

The official website of the Royal Family announced that the King and Queen of England would meet with the Pope on April 8. In a recent message, the British royal house announced that, in mutual agreement with the Holy See, the meeting has been postponed due to Pope Francis' convalescence. 

Doctors said the pontiff would need at least two months of rest and that he should limit his meetings to avoid possible contagions since his current condition is fragile.

In his only public appearance so far, he appeared in good spirits but weak. 

The King and Queen of England were scheduled to visit the Holy See for the occasion of the Jubilee and also the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where the ecumenical celebration for the unity of the Church concludes each year.

Update:
The King and Queen’s State Visit to The Holy See has been postponed by mutual agreement, as medical advice has now suggested that Pope Francis would benefit from an extended period of rest and recuperation.

Their Majesties send The Pope their best wishes for his…

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