The 86-year-old pontiff had the medical procedure to treat a hernia.
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Secret ‘Mission’ for Peace in Ukraine May Show Limits of Pope’s Influence
Since Francis made cryptic reference to a Vatican peace effort, the suggestion has elicited denial or bewilderment by war’s protagonists.
Pope Gives Women a Vote in Influential Meeting of Bishops
The move is an important step by Francis as he strives for greater inclusiveness.
Why Pope Francis Is the Star of AI-Generated Photos
Francis has become a recurring favorite to show in incongruous situations, such as riding a motorcycle and attending Burning Man, in A.I.-generated images.
Pope Will Miss Good Friday Procession Because of Cold Weather
Francis was released from the hospital only last Saturday after a bout with bronchitis.
Pope Francis, Back From the Hospital, Thanks Palm Sunday Crowds
Francis arrived in St. Peter’s Square in an open-topped jeep on Palm Sunday, the beginning of a week of major ceremonies before Easter.
Pope Francis Quips He’s ‘Still Alive’ After Hospital Stay
The 86-year-old pontiff spent three days undergoing treatment for bronchitis at a hospital in Rome.
Pope Is Expected to Be Released From the Hospital on Saturday
Francis, who has been coping with a variety of health issues, was taken to the hospital on Wednesday. He is being treated with antibiotics for bronchitis, according to the Vatican.
Returning From Africa, Pope Francis and Christian Leaders Condemn Anti-Gay Laws
In an in-flight news conference after six days in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, Francis also denounced conservative critics who he said had “instrumentalized” the death of Benedict XVI.
In Congo, a Pope and a Nation Revitalize Each Other
Francis has been slowed by age. But his enthusiastic welcome in Africa has proved a shot in the arm and provided a reminder of the papacy’s global reach.