Pope Francis canceled his meetings Monday because he is suffering from a “mild bout of flu,” according to the Holy See Press Office. The brief message was posted Monday on the Vatican website.

23 (UPI) --Pope Francis canceled all of his audiences Monday ... with youth participating in a Christmas contest. Despite not meeting with the group, the pope published the speech he had planned ...

By Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome Pope Francis canceled appointments on Monday ... The Vatican did not confirm the meeting and said that if one were to happen, it would be discussed afterward.

"Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla this afternoon had a private meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. "Their Majesties were ...