Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
WEKU
WEKU
Bill Chappell

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome Wednesday for abdominal surgery. He's seen here in the popemobile, leaving his general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican before heading to the hospital. (Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis underwent abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon after being admitted to A. Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican. He is expected to remain in the hospital for several days as he recovers.

The procedure "took place without complications and lasted three hours," the Vatican announced. As a precaution, all of the pontiff's audiences are canceled through June 18.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.