Pope Francis to stay in hospital a few more days, Vatican says

Pope Francis speaks with a health worker at the Gemelli hospital, as he recovers following scheduled surgery on his colon, in Rome, Italy, July 11, 2021. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis has completed his post-surgery treatment but will remain in hospital a few more days to fine-tune his course of medication and rehabilitation, the Vatican said on Monday.

When the pope entered hospital on July 4 to have part of his colon removed, the Vatican said he would stay about seven days, barring complications.