Pope Francis has undergone surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. The 86-year-old pontiff had previously had part of his colon removed, and the hernia is thought to be a complication of that surgery. The three-hour procedure was successful, and no complications were reported. The pope is expected to remain in the hospital for several days. As a precaution, all papal audiences have been canceled until June 18. The hernia, called a laparocele, was causing the pope pain and was a cause for concern as a portion of his intestine may have become trapped. The length of the surgery and the fact that the pope has lost part of one lung in his youth may put him at higher risk for breathing complications and a longer recovery time. It is unclear whether any additional sections of the pope’s colon were removed during the surgery. Experts believe the pope should recover within a few weeks, but his age and frailty pose some risks. Despite being in the hospital, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
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