World Pope Francis Is in ‘Good General Condition’ After Colon Surgery, Vatican Says July 5, 2021July 6, 2021ELISABETTA POVOLEDOComments Off on Pope Francis Is in ‘Good General Condition’ After Colon Surgery, Vatican Says The 84-year-old pontiff was “alert” after a three-hour operation, but he is expected to stay in the hospital in Rome for a week.