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Pope Francis, 84, is to undergo surgery in Rome at the Gemelli hospital for an inflammation of the large colon, a Vatican statement has announced. IMAGES of the hospital
Images from outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome where Pope Francis, 86, is continuing his recovery after a three-hour hernia surgery. The Vatican announced yesterday that the Pope has returned to work from the hospital, adding that his recovery was proceeding as expected. IMAGES
Scene outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome where Pope Francis underwent an operation on June 7 for an abdominal hernia. "The night went well", according to the press office. The 86-year-old pontiff, who has been the leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics for a decade, has suffered increasing health issues over the past year. IMAGES
Scene outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome where Pope Francis will undergo an operation for an abdominal hernia on Wednesday, where he is expected to stay for "several days", the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who underwent colon surgery in 2021, is suffering from a hernia which is "causing recurrent, painful and worsening" symptoms, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said in a statement. IMAGES
Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where the Pope has been hospitalised, as Pope Francis gets ready for discharge after a three-night stay for bronchitis. Upon his departure, he will begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar, Easter. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.