Recently, the media reported about the hospitalization of the head of the Catholic Church. He was scheduled to undergo elective surgery.
And now the latest information has appeared: Pope Francis underwent surgery on the colon.
According to information released by the Vatican, the pontiff survived the surgery well.
In particular, this was stated by Vatican representative Matteo Bruni.
The Holy Father tolerated the intervention well, which was carried out under general anesthesia,” he said.
According to official data, Pope Francis is in the Gemelli Clinic in Rome.
It was there that the head of the Catholic Church underwent elective surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon.
It is noted that Professor Sergio Alfieri led the operation.
After surgery, the pontiff will remain in the hospital under medical supervision for at least five days.
