Pope Francis will not travel to Glasgow for COP26 next month, the Vatican has confirmed.
It has been reported the 84-year-old would attend the climate change conference, however the Vatican says its delegation at the event will be led by its secretary of state Cardinal Parolin.
Had Pope Francis come to Glasgow, it would have been the first papal visit in Scotland since 2010.
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In July, Scotland's Catholic bishops said they were "delighted to hear" they may get to meet him, as they "expressed their prayerful support" as he recovered from colon surgery.
Around 30,000 people, including world leaders and dignitaries, are expected to visit the city in November for the international summit on climate change.
The conference, which takes place between Sunday, October 31 and November 12, is set to be one of the largest events ever hosted in the UK.
