Pope Francis to Skip Sunday Public Blessing Following Intestinal Surgery, Doctor Says
Pope Francis.Photo:Franco Origlia / Getty Images Franco Origlia / Getty Images Pope Franciswill not be leading Sunday’s blessing as he continues to heal from intestinal surgery. Surgeon Sergio Alfieri, who operated on the pope, said he is doing “absolutely well” after the procedure and said doctors are being cautious to ensure “the least strain on the abdominal wall in order to allow the implanted mesh and the muscle fascia repaired to heal optimally....