Francis stayed there in July 2021, when he underwent surgery for a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of small bulges or pockets that can develop in the lining of the intestine.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/pope-in-good-condition-after-hernia-operation-vatican/

In July 2021, he had part of his colon removed in an operation aimed at addressing a painful bowel condition called diverticulitis.

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