FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised for surgery on his abdomen, in Rome, Italy, June 10, 2023.  REUTERS/Remo Casilli
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Pope Francis continues steady recovery after surgery

Pope Francis's post-operative recovery is progressing normally, the Vatican said in a statement on Sunday, adding the pope has undergone therapy to help his breathing.

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis's post-operative recovery is progressing normally, the Vatican said in statement on Sunday, adding the pope has undergone therapy to help his breathing.

Pope Francis watched Sunday's mass on television and received communion, the statement added.

(Reporting by Federico Maccioni; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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