It's the first time he's been in hospital since his election in 2013.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is doing well after planned surgery.
The 84-year-old was treated for a colon condition under general anaesthetic yesterday.
It's the first time he's been in hospital since his election in 2013.
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be treated for a narrowing in the large intestine, noting that the planned surgery at a Catholic teaching hospital was scheduled.https://t.co/NfKxgeQoOF
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