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Even Popes Have Hernias: Pope Francis, 86, To Have Abdominal Surgery

Pope Francis, 86, To Have Abdominal Surgery

  • Pope Francis will have surgery on his abdomen on Wednesday afternoon at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
  • He is expected to stay in hospital for “several days” to recover from the hernia operation, the Vatican said.
  • The hernia is “causing recurrent, painful and worsening” symptoms, added Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni.
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