Pope Francis had a restful, peaceful first night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after a successful three-hour operation June 7 for a hernia.
He has been informed of the many messages of “closeness and affection” from well-wishers and he “expresses his gratitude, while asking for continued prayers,” said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, in a written statement June 8.
The medical staff in charge of monitoring the pope’s post-operative recovery said that “Pope Francis had a peaceful night, managing to rest extensively,” Bruni said.
The pope “is in good general condition, alert and breathing on his own.
Routine follow-up examinations are good. He will observe the necessary post-operative rest for the entire day,” June 8, Bruni added.
Dr. Robert Tiballi, an infectious disease expert at The St. Roch Center In Chicago, joins Currents News to help break down what this all means for Pope Francis.