• Pope Francis is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this week, according to Vatican officials.
• The pontiff recently underwent a laparotomy and received abdominal wall plastic surgery — to the surprise and concern of Catholics around the world.
• “The medical team reports that the clinical picture is progressively improving, and the post-operative course is regular,” Director of the Vatican Press Office Matteo Bruni told the media on Friday.

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