Pope Francis is continuing his work programme despite the flu.
On Thursday morning, he held seven audiences for individuals and groups, according to the Vatican press office.
Among others, the 87-year-old received the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatovic, and the members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Children.
As Francis has problems speaking due to his illness, a member of staff read out the prepared greetings several times.
In his address to the Child Protection Commission, the Pontiff called on church leaders to focus primarily on the victims in the fight against sexual abuse.
On 24 February, the Vatican announced that Francis had a "mild flu".
Initially, appointments were cancelled, but the Pope has been receiving guests at the Vatican again for around a week.
In addition, there are the general audiences and the Sunday lunchtime prayers in St Peter's Square, which Francis is attending despite being ill.
Problems boarding the Popemobile
A video shows Francis being driven to the vehicle in a wheelchair, trying to climb the few steps and then taking the wheelchair again to leave St Peter's Square.
The Vatican is not currently releasing any information on the Pope's state of health.
Meanwhile, another appointment is planned for Friday: Francis is due to lead a service in a parish in Rome and hear confessions from the faithful there.
Since contracting a lung infection last November, the Pope, who has been in office for almost eleven years, has suffered from recurrent respiratory illnesses.