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The pope was hospitalized in Rome on July 4, undergoing surgery for diverticular stenosis in which, reportedly, half his colon was removed. The procedure was Francis’ first hospitalization since being elected supreme pontiff. Earlier in his life, the pope had a portion of one lung removed due to an infection. He also suffers from sciatica, which causes him to walk with a limp. Though slated to spend only five subsequent days in the hospital, Tuesday marked Francis’ ninth day at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic. Matteo Bruni, head of the Holy See’s Press Office, issued a statement saying Francis “is continuing his planned treatment and rehabilitation” in preparation for his return to the Vatican “as soon as possible,” although an exact date for his release has not been revealed.

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