Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome’s Gemelli hospital on July 11 to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance after undergoing intestinal surgery.
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Children in Roman Hospitals Send Greetings to Pope Francis as He Recovers
Children who are in two of Rome’s largest hospitals — including the one where Pope Francis is recovering from Sunday’s surgery — have sent the pontiff “get well” cards.
‘Pope Will Lead Angelus From Hospital,’ Vatican Says
Although still hospitalized, Pope Francis has resumed working and celebrated Mass for his caregivers in the small chapel that is part of the suite of rooms reserved for the popes at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican press office said July 9.
After Fever Subsides, Pope Francis Undergoes Scans That Rule Out Infection
Recovering from colon surgery, Pope Francis briefly ran a fever late July 7, leading his doctors to perform a CT scan of his abdomen and chest the next morning to check for signs of infection.
Vatican Has No Automatic Transfer of Powers With Pope Francis in Hospital
The organization of the universal Catholic Church has a precise hierarchy, but there is no such thing as a “vice pope,” who steps in when the reigning pontiff is traveling abroad, ill or under anesthesia.
Pope’s Colon Condition Common in Older Adults, Experts Say
As the world prays for Pope Francis to enjoy a full recovery following his colon surgery, doctors are busy explaining symptomatic stenotic diverticulitis, the condition afflicting the 84-year-old pontiff.
Gemelli Hospital Is Known as ‘Go-To Health Facility’ For Popes
Pope Francis is currently recovering from colon surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, also known as “the pope’s hospital” or “the third Vatican” given some of its more high-profile patients over the years.
Pope Francis Out of Bed, Walking After Surgery at Rome Hospital
The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the Vatican press office said July 6.
Update: Pope Undergoes Surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis was hospitalized July 4 and underwent surgery on his sigmoid colon, the lowest part of the large intestine, the Vatican press office said. “The Holy Father reacted well to the surgery, which was conducted under general anesthesia,” the press office said in a note issued just before midnight.
Pope Francis To Undergo Scheduled Colon Surgery
The Vatican confirmed on July 4 that Pope Francis was taken to A. Gemelli Policlinic in Rome for a scheduled surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon.