The 85-year-old pope has been undergoing treatment for knee pain, believed to be caused by a torn ligament.
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Pope Francis is set to make a grueling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks.
The Vatican issued a full program on Saturday for the July 2-7 trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. There had been speculation the pope’s visit to Africa might be postponed, as was a trip to Lebanon scheduled for June.
The 85-year-old pope has been undergoing treatment for knee pain, believed to be caused by a torn ligament.