Pope Francis Operation

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  Pope Francis Leads Prayers At Vatican Days After Surgery

  Pope Francis led Angelus prayers at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday before thousands of pilgrims, just days after undergoing a hernia operation.

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  Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

  Pope Francis left hospital on Friday after undergoing a hernia operation and headed to the Vatican, where his health will be under increasing scrutiny ahead of a busy summer.

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  Pope Francis Resumes Work From Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

  Francis, 86, underwent a three-hour operation at the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Wednesday, and was said to be cheerful when he woke up. His post-operative recovery was proceeding as expected, the Vatican said.

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  Pope Francis To Undergo Surgery In Rome Today

  Pope Francis will undergo an operation for a painful abdominal hernia on Wednesday, reviving concerns over the 86-year-old's increasingly fragile health.

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  Pope Francis Calls Southern Italy An 'Example' In Migrant Crisis

  Pope Francis has praised southern Italy for its efforts in welcoming migrants, calling the region an "example for the entire world" and commending the "courageous" Italian coastguard, the Vatican said today.

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  Unprecedented US Security Operation for Pope Francis

  Next week's visit by Pope Francis presents an unprecedented security challenge to US authorities, particularly in New York where his heavy schedule coincides with 170 leaders descending on the United Nations.

• Pope Francis adorns Rome bus and metro tickets

  Rome has printed one million bus and metro tickets bearing Pope Francis' silhouette, the city's transport operator said on Tuesday.