The frail 84-year-old first showed symptoms Sunday, and was dismayed he would have to cancel his regular weekly audience Wednesday, papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said. The pope hasn't missed hosting one of the audiences since September 2003.
Despite suffering from what appears to be Parkinson's disease and deteriorating joints, John Paul's schedule is generally busy with audiences, official meetings and appointments, but he concurred with physicians he should clear his schedule, the report said.
There was no immediate word on what led to his unexpected hospitalization.
Despite suffering from what appears to be Parkinson's disease and deteriorating joints, John Paul's schedule is generally busy with audiences, official meetings and appointments, but he concurred with physicians he should clear his schedule, the report said.
There was no immediate word on what led to his unexpected hospitalization.
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