Pope Francis, 86, to undergo abdominal surgery today after he was admitted to hospital for tests in fresh health scare

POPE Francis is set to undergo abdominal surgery today after he was admitted to a hospital in Rome. The Vatican said in a statement the 86-year-old’s medical team had decided that surgery was required and that he was expected to stay in hospital for a few days to recover. AFPThe Pope will have surgery on his abdomen today[/caption] APThe Pope was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties in March[/caption] The Pope was taken to Gemelli Hospital in the Italian capital for a check-up on Tuesday. Francis spent five days in hospital just a few months ago, suffering from a lung infection that caused him breathing difficulties. It came just days before Easter – traditionally one of the busiest times for the pope. Today’s operation will take place this afternoon and the Pope will be put under general anesthesia, the Vatican said. It comes two years after Francis had part of his colon removed to help a painful bowel condition called diverticulitis in July 2021. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.