Surgeon: Pope Francis is ‘alert’ and cracking jokes

[pearl]

Always good to hear good news concerning Francis' health.

Surgeon: Pope Francis is ‘alert’ and cracking jokes after hernia operation

“Pope Francis is alert and conscious and [sends] thanks for the many messages of closeness and prayers that have reached him immediately,” said Dr. Sergio Alfieri.

www.americamagazine.org

 

[metis]

Great news, as I really love this pope.

 

[pearl]

I understand one of his fears was a former bad reaction to anesthesia, the reason he has not had a knee operation.
So relieved he will carry on. I hope at least in the direction of favor for a female deaconate.