Pope Francis cancels participation in Corpus Christi mass due to continued knee pain, health concerns
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Pope Francis cancelled another appearance via a press statement Monday, explaining that due to his injured knee, he is unable to physically celebrate.
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Previously, the public event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
"Due to the limitations imposed on the Pope by his knee pain and because of the specific liturgical needs of the celebration, the Holy Mass and Procession with the Eucharistic Blessing will not be celebrated on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi," the Vatican wrote in a Monday statement to the public.
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