Pope Francis is set to undergo surgery for a hernia and is expected to stay in hospital for a few more days after the procedure.
Pope Francis, 86, will undergo surgery on June 7 at Rome's Gemelli hospital under general anesthesia, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Bruni added that the Pope's hernia was causing pain and that the symptoms were getting worse.
The Pope's hernia may have formed on a scar from a previous surgery. Pope Francis had surgery in July 2021 to treat diverticulitis.
Pope Francis at an audience in St. Peter's Square on June 7. Photo: AFP
Pope Francis retains all powers even while he is under anesthesia. "If there are matters requiring the Pope's decision or urgent matters, the information will be passed on to the hospital," said Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Gemelli Hospital is a familiar medical treatment place for popes. Pope John Paul II once called it "Vatican 3" and he was treated here 9 times, spending 153 days.
Pope Francis occasionally experiences shortness of breath and is prone to respiratory infections, having suffered from pleurisy and had part of a lung removed at the age of 21.
Pope Francis’ health has been the subject of much attention over the past two years. In addition to his 2021 surgery, he also suffers from sciatica, which causes pain in his legs when he walks.
Ngoc Anh (According to AFP )
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