Briefing reporters at the Gemelli hospital yesterday, chief surgeon Sergio Alfieri said Pope Francis had agreed with doctors to stay there for at least all of next week. The 86-year-old is recovering well and was not permitted to give a Sunday blessing from a hospital balcony today. We asked the Holy Father to be prudent and avoid the strain [of standing at the balcony],” Alfieri said. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the pope would say Sunday’s traditional noon Angelus prayer in his hospital suite and the faithful could say it at the same time. Doctors had said after the operation that the pope should have no limitations on travels and other activities after recovery.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald June 11, 2023 14:06 UTC