Pope Francis is predicted to bear intestinal surgical procedure on Wednesday and stay within the hospital for a number of days, the Vatican mentioned, elevating new issues in regards to the well being of the pontiff.

The pope, 86, was taken to the Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital in Rome on Tuesday for what the Vatican mentioned on the time had been routine medical checks. The Vatican mentioned on Wednesday that his medical crew had decided that surgical procedure beneath normal anesthesia was essential.

Francis held his weekly normal viewers as scheduled on Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square. He appeared serene, shaking fingers with the trustworthy and permitting a number of kids to board the so-called popemobile whereas he was pushed across the sq..

This is the second time in simply over two months that Francis has been admitted to the Gemelli hospital. In late March, he was hospitalized for three days for treatment of bronchitis.

The pope has handled various well being points, together with major colon surgery in 2021, and he now typically makes use of a cane or a wheelchair due to knee issues and sciatica.