Pope Francis Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Surgery

Pope Francis has been discharged from a Rome hospital, 10 days after undergoing surgery.

Gatekeepers News reports that the 84-year-old pontiff had half of his colon removed on July 4 for a severe narrowing of his large intestine.

He returned home to the Vatican on Wednesday.

Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni confirmed that Francis returned from the hospital and visit to the basilica.

Bruni in a statement said Francis “expressed his gratitude for the success of his surgery and offered a prayer for all the sick, especially those he had met during his stay in hospital.”

The Pontiff will have several more weeks to recover before travelling again in September.

Gatekeepers News reports that there are plans for him to visit Hungary and Slovakia from September 12 to15, and then make a quick stop in Glasgow, Scotland, in November to participate in the COP26 climate conference.

Francis discharge was greeted with joy and prayers by visitors to St. Peter’s Square, who said they wished for his continued recovery and Italy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.