Pope Francis canceled his schedule due to flu. He was going to receive the deacons of the diocese of Rome.

The Vatican announced that this Saturday's audiences were suspended "as a precaution" For the moment, the traditional Sunday Angelus tomorrow is confirmed, papal spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The Pope, 87, was scheduled to receive deacons from the di Bishop of Rome, among other events, the Vatican said. The Pope was suffering from a "mild flu," the Vatican reported.