Pope on health: thanks to surgery I can eat whatever I want
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Pope Francis says thanks to surgery that removed a portion of his colon he can now eat whatever he wants
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis says thanks to surgery that removed a portion of his colon he can now eat whatever he wants and leads “a totally normal life.” The pontiff in a pre-recorded radio interview broadcast on Wednesday spoke about his health in the aftermath of the July 4 scheduled surgery at a Rome hospital. "Now I can eat everything, which was not possible before with the diverticula,'' Francis said. After the surgery, the Vatican said inflammation of diverticula, or pouches that protrude from the intestinal wall, had caused a narrowing of part of his large intestine. In the interview with Cadena COPE, which is operated by the Spanish bishops’ conference, Francis said he still takes medication as his body adjusts to the smaller colon.More Related News