Many visitors at the Vatican were surprised at the news of the Pope's surgery. But all are optimistic that he will recover soon.
-“He is strong, and with all the support we're giving him, he'll definitely make it.”
-“Well I suppose that, as with any surgery, there is some level of risk, but he's doing well, and I think he'll recover soon.”
People from all over the world have been sending Pope Francis get-well messages on social media.
A network to pray for the Pope's health has been launched in English, Spanish and Italian.
News from Rome's Gemelli Hospital is that Pope Francis is keeping up-to-date on these messages of support and is on the road to recovery.
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