Pope recovering after surgery

Pope Benedict XVI underwent a successful surgery Friday morning for a fracture to his right wrist. The injury occurred after the Holy Father fell Thursday evening while vacationing in his chalet at Les Combes in Valle d'Aosta. Early reports say the Pope slipped in the bath.

The operation, which involved two metal pins, has been described at "not difficult." Before surgery, the Supreme Pontiff was able to celebrate Mass and the Holy See Press Office Director says the Pope's "general condition is good."

It is expected that Pope Benedict may don a cast for around a month. In the meantime, it is not certain if the Holy Father, who is right-handed, will keep his full schedule. Reportedly, the injury was caused by an "accidental fall" and that Pope Benedict "was not feeling ill when he fell." Some reports indicate that the Supreme Pontiff has recently "appeared tired" in some of his public appearances.

Vatican report here

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Pray for Pope Benedict: 82-year-old Supreme Pontiff lost balance on Sunday

At the end of some recent news accounts concerning the scientific analysis of St. Paul's bones, there appeared the following: "At the end of Sunday’s service in the warm basilica, the 82-year-old Benedict lost his balance slightly as he slipped on a step on the altar, and was steadied by one of his assistants who was by his side." Pray for Pope Benedict XVI.

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