Pope is about to have surgery

Pope Francis is set to undergo surgery for a hernia and is expected to stay in hospital for a few more days after the operation.

Pope Francis, 86, will undergo surgery on June 7 at Rome's Gemelli Hospital under general anesthesia, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Mr Bruni added that the Pope's hernia was causing pain and that his symptoms were worsening.

The Pope's hernia may have formed on a scar from a previous surgery he had. 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 that require the Pope's decision or are urgent, the information will be passed 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 is occasionally short of breath and 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 the surgery in 2021, he also suffers from sciatica, which causes pain in his legs when he moves.

Ngoc Anh (According to AFP )

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