TIMELINE: Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, doctor says

Record ID: 1985067

  • Title: TIMELINE: Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, doctor says
  • Date: 26th November 2023
  • Summary: Pope Francis was admitted to a Rome hospital on Sunday afternoon (July 4) for "scheduled surgery" on his colon, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. Bruni said the pope, 84, was suffering from "symptomatic diverticular stenosis" of the colon, a condition that can cause recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. The Vatican spokesman said the operation
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  • Keywords: Gemelli Hospital Health Pope Francis Rome Vatican City
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  • Topics: Religion/Belief,Society/Social Issues
  • Reuters ID: LVA002044716102023RP1
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  • Story Text: Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday (March 23) and will need two months of rest at the Vatican, one of the doctors treating him said on Saturday (March 22).
    Francis, 88, was admitted to the hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required evolving treatment.
    (Production: Oriana Boselli, Fabiano Franchitti, Seham Eloraby)
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