The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States has dismissed concerns over Pope Francis’s recent health, stating there were no visible signs of illness before his surgery this week. Speaking to the BBC, the archbishop emphasized that the procedure was performed as a precautionary measure rather than an emergency response. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about the pontiff’s well-being following his hospitalization. The Vatican has provided limited details about the nature of the operation or the Pope’s current condition.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
