The Vatican has announced that the pope will travel to Bulgaria and Macedonia from May 5 to May 7.

Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said Thursday that Pope Francis would visit the Bulgarian cities of Sofia and Rakovski, followed by a stop in the Macedonian capital Skopje. Burke said details will be published closer to the travel dates.

Francis, who turns 82 this month, has a busy year of travel scheduled. The Vatican has confirmed trips to Panama, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates, and the pontiff is also considering visiting Madagascar and Japan.

Pope Francis incenses the altar as he celebrates Mass on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP PhotoAndrew Medichini)

Pope Francis incenses the altar as he celebrates Mass on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP PhotoAndrew Medichini)

 Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP PhotoAndrew Medichini)

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (AP PhotoAndrew Medichini)