Pope Francis making a "satisfactory"
recovery from Sunday's colon operation having been taken off a
drip and is feeding "regularly", Vatican press office chief
Matteo Bruni said Wednesday.
Bruni said a tissue test had shown that the pope had been
suffering from severe diverticular stenosis, a narrowing of the
colon, and had also had signs of sclerosis linked to the
diverticulitis.
"The post-operation progress of His Holiness is continuing to be
regular and satisfactory," Bruni said.
"The Holy Father has continued to feed regularly and has
suspended the infusion therapy.
"The definitive histological examination has confirmed a severe
diverticular stenosis with signs of sclerotising
diverticulitis."
Bruni added that "Pope Francis is touched by the many messages
and the affection received in these days and expresses his
gratitude for the sympathy and prayer".
Francis is set to continue on a liquid diet for another day or
so while his stitches heal.
Experts have said the risk of complications from this routine
operation is very low.
The pope is in the same part of Rome's Gemelli Hospital where
the late John Paul II had several procedures and has a small
chapel in his room.
He has been up and walking since Tuesday.
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