Pope Francis: Pontiff "touched" by prayers, well wishes as Vatican reports post-op "regular and satisfactory"

Journalists watch the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-final match between Italy and Spain in front of Rome's Gemelli hospital on 6 July 2021. (ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis continues his recovery in Rome's Agostino Gemelli hospital following surgery Sunday to remove a part of his colon. The Vatican reported Wednesday morning that his post-operative progress "continues to be regular and satisfactory."

"The Holy Father has continued to eat regularly and infusion therapy has been suspended," the Vatican said in a statement from Press Office Director Matteo Bruni at midday Wednesday. The Vatican's statement also said that the final histology report "confirmed a severe diverticular stenosis with signs of sclerosing diverticulitis."