Pope Francis Shows Smooth Recovery After Surgery... "Reading Newspapers and Walking"

Pope Francis [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eunbyeol] Pope Francis, who underwent surgery for colonic stenosis, is reported to be in a relatively smooth recovery process.

Matteo Bruni, the Vatican spokesperson, stated in a briefing on the 6th (local time) that Pope Francis's recovery speed after surgery is normal, and the regular check-up results were also good. He also mentioned that the Pope had a good night's sleep, and after having breakfast that morning, he read the newspaper, got up, and even walked.

Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli General Hospital in Rome, Italy, on Sunday the 4th, where he underwent surgery for colonic stenosis under general anesthesia. It is known that part of the colon connected to the rectum was resected. The surgery was performed by a specialized medical team of 10 members and lasted about three hours. Fortunately, it ended successfully, and the hospital diagnosed a good prognosis.

The Vatican expects the Pope to stay in the hospital for about a week, assuming there are no complications.

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