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

    The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.
    by Bill Chappell Jun 07, 2023 1 minute
    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.
    Updated June 7, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET

    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

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