Pope Francis undergoes surgery for intestinal obstruction.

Pope Francis was hospitalized for intestinal surgery to address an obstruction caused by a hernia. The procedure involves inserting an intestinal prosthesis and the pope will be under general anesthesia. This is his second hospitalization this year, and despite his health issues, he has maintained an energetic pace for most of his decade as pope. The Vatican has announced a busy schedule for him this year, including planned trips to Portugal and Mongolia.