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Pope Francis returned to the Vatican July 14 after 11 days in hospital following colon surgery./ Pablo Esparza/CNA.

Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican Residence after Surgery

Jul 14, 2021

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery.

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