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.

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