A Hot Take on Pope Leo’s Second Consistory
VATICAN DIARY: This June’s consistory didn’t culminate in any dramatic or decisive result, but the mere fact that it took place was significant.
VATICAN DIARY: This June’s consistory didn’t culminate in any dramatic or decisive result, but the mere fact that it took place was significant.
Bruni said that Pope Francis will have a laparotomy and abdominal wall reconstruction with prosthetic material in the early afternoon on June 7.
The Holy Father is in ‘good general condition, alert and breathing on his own,’ following the three-hour procedure to relieve a rare diverticulitis complication, Matteo Bruni said Monday.
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis will lead the Angelus on Sunday as usual and other audiences for the upcoming days will take place.
An imam, rabbi and Orthodox patriarch are among those wishing the Holy Father well.
On his way home, the Pope stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
The surgery lasted about three hours, according to the Vatican.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin told journalists that he expects Pope Francis will continue to work from his hospital bed as he recovers.
Register writers recommend Roman cafés (and also what to order).
The 86-year-old Francis has been hospitalized three times in the past two years.
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