Pope Francis recovering well after abdominal surgery.

Pope Francis is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery at a Rome hospital. The surgery was not urgent, but was necessary to repair a hernia that caused recurrent and painful symptoms. The Vatican reports that the pope is in good general condition, alert, and breathing easily. The pope will spend the day resting, as advised by his medical staff. This is the latest in a series of health scares surrounding Pope Francis, who has had a portion of his colon removed and has struggled with chronic pain.