Pope Francis has spent a good first night in the hospital following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. Doctors say the operation was successful and there were no complications.
Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
ROME — Pope Francis awoke Thursday after a good first night in the hospital following a three-hour operation to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, problems that developed following previous surgeries. “The night went well,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement early Thursday, adding further updates would be released later.
Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of abdominal and endocrine sciences at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said Wednesday’s operation was
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