In this video, we bring you the latest updates on Pope Francis’ condition after undergoing a three-hour abdominal surgery in Rome. The Holy Father was admitted to the Gemelli Clinic following his talk to pilgrims at the Vatican. The surgery was necessary to address a painful hernia, and Pope Francis is currently awake and alert. Our Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Tonhauser, joins us from Rome to provide more details on the surgery and the Pope’s well-being. Discover the medical procedure, the expected recovery period, and the impact on the Holy Father’s schedule.
Pope Francis Awake and Alert After Successful Abdominal Surgery | Latest Updates
Pope Francis' Abdominal Surgery: Update on His Condition
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic politicians to follow the Gospel in public life
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday encouraged Catholic politicians to live coherently as Christians and follow the Gospel, even when performing their public duties in a secular polity.
LIVE from the Vatican | Angelus with Pope Francis
LIVE from St. Peter Square | Join us for the recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope
Poland prepares for possible papal visit
No date has been set, but the Polish government and bishops’ conference are jointly preparing for what would
Pope Francis Tells Young People of Congo to Resist Evil & Work Towards Peace
Pope Francis is spending his final full day in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It included an address
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV holds prayer vigil, visits prison, says Mass at historic basilica in Barcelona
The Holy Father will next visit the Canary Islands before wrapping up his seven-day visit to Spain. Pope
Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies, saying the