Pope Francis underwent abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon after being admitted to A. Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican. He is expected to remain in the hospital for ...

Pope Francis is undergoing abdominal surgery Wednesday at a hospital in Rome to treat an intestinal blockage, the Vatican says. A statement from the Holy See Press Office said the operation, which was ...

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Pope Francis will spend several days in the hospital as he undergoes abdominal surgery, the Vatican confirmed Wednesday, the latest in a string of health issues for the 86-year-old pope—though he’s ...