Pope Francis is still Recovering in Hospital but already Working and Visits to Mongolia and WYD in Portugal are Still Scheduled for August

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, gave an update on the Pope Francis' recovery from his laparotomy and abdominal wall plastic surgery, which occurred on June 7th.

Doctors say Pope Francis is recovering well, as he observes medical indications, says the Holy See Press Office,.

In the latest statement, the Director of the Press Office, Matteo Bruni, said: "The medical team reports that the Holy Father's post-operative recovery continues to be regular, observing medical indications."

Pope Francis, he noted, "continues to eat regularly. This morning, he received the Holy Eucharist and then devoted himself to his work activities."

Bruni has sent frequent statements confirming the Pope's progress from the medical team reports that the his health is progressively improving and "the post-operative course is regular."

The Pope had a good Sunday afternoon, walking around a little bit, between work, rest, and prayer.

The Pope's surgeon, Professor Sergio Alfieri, said the Pope should eventually be able to resume travel and his normal activities, but should not lift heavy objects.

As a standard precaution, the Pope is expected to stay in the hospital this week, so can return "stronger even than before."

Also on Wednesday evening, the Holy See Press Office announced that his audiences have been suspended until 18 June.

Pope Francis has Apostolic Journeys to Portugal and Mongolia scheduled for August.

Source Vatican News with Screenshot of the Pope in hospital from 2021