Pope Francis leaves the hospital

Papa was hospitalized for ten days for colon surgery

Agência Brasil*

Published on 14/07/2021 - 19:36

Brasília

Pope Francis recovers following scheduled surgery in the Gemelli hospital in Rome — © Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

Pope Francis was discharged from the Hospital Agostino Gemelli, confirmed the director of the Press Room of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni.

The pontiff left the hospital around 10:30 am (local time). Before returning to the Vatican, Pope Francis went to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray. He thanked the success of the surgery and said a prayer for the patients, especially those he met during the days he was hospitalized.

The leader of the Catholic Church returned to the Vatican around noon.

*With information from Vatican News

Text translated using artificial intelligence.

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