The surgery was performed by Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who heads the hospital’s operational unit for digestive surgery, the Vatican said. He did not say how long the pope would be hospitalised, but the Italian media reported that he would remain at the hospital for several days. In remarks Sunday before his hospitalisation, Francis made no mention of the operation, and the Vatican offered little detail about his condition. But Francis did say in his weekly blessing on June 27, “Pray in a special way: the pope needs your prayers.”Until now, the pope’s health has not been cause for much concern. But Francis has maintained an often exhausting schedule during his foreign trips, most recently to Iraq in March.

Source: bd News24 July 05, 2021 11:37 UTC