Pope Francis, 86, to undergo abdominal surgery today after he was admitted to hospital for tests in fresh health scare

POPE Francis is set to undergo abdominal surgery today after he was admitted to a hospital in Rome.

The Vatican said in a statement the 86-year-old’s medical team had decided that intestinal surgery was required and that he was expected to stay in hospital for a few days to recover.

AFPThe Pope will have surgery on his abdomen today[/caption] ReutersFrancis arrived at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome[/caption] APThe Pope was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties in...