Pope Francis operated, as he is

“The post-operative course of His Holiness Pope Francis continues to be regular and satisfactory. The Holy Father continued to feed regularly and suspended the infusion therapy”. This was announced by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni by updating the daily bulletin on the health of the Pope, hospitalized since Sunday at Gemelli for an operation on his diverticula. “The definitive histological examination – explains Bruni – confirmed a severe diverticular stenosis with signs of sclerosing diverticulitis”. “Pope Francis is touched by the many messages and affection received in these days and expresses his gratitude for his closeness and prayer”, the Vatican spokesman said. The speech on Sunday’s Angelus is still pending: it will depend on how the Pontiff feels and on what the doctors will advise.