Pope Francis rested overnight in hospital, Vatican says in short update
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, was hospitalized overnight for a scheduled colon surgery, the Vatican announced in a short update on Sunday. The 84-year-old pontiff is said to be in good condition and is expected to remain in the hospital for about a week.
The surgery, described as planned and not urgent, was performed at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Vatican did not provide any further details about the procedure, but assured the public that Pope Francis was doing well.
This is not the first time that Pope Francis has had health issues during his papacy. In 2013, he had part of one of his lungs removed due to an infection. However, the pontiff has remained active and engaged in his duties as the leader of the Catholic Church.
The news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization has sparked an outpouring of well-wishes and prayers from around the world. People of all faiths are coming together to send their thoughts and best wishes to the beloved pontiff as he recovers from surgery.
As Pope Francis continues his recovery, the Vatican has asked for privacy and respect for his medical treatment. Updates on his condition are expected to be provided as necessary, and the faithful are encouraged to keep the pope in their thoughts and prayers during this time.
