Pope fractures wrist, undergoes successful surgery
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Pope Benedict XVI

Aosta, Italy, Jul 17, 2009 / 09:44 am (CNA).- Only three days into his vacation near the Italian mountain town of Aosta, Pope Benedict XVI fell last night at his chalet and fractured his wrist. Despite the pain, the Pope celebrated Mass and had breakfast before going to the hospital on Friday morning.

The incident occurred on Thursday night when the Pope fell and slightly fractured his right wrist.

On Friday morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said that the Holy Father “celebrated Mass and had breakfast early.” He was then taken 12 miles to the town of Aosta, arriving at the local hospital at 9:45 a.m.

When the Pope arrived, other patients were waiting for X-rays and he insisted on waiting his turn, ANSA reports.

Later the Pope underwent a 20-minute operation under local anesthetic to realign the fractured fragments and reduce the fracture. Benedict was then fitted with a cast which he will have to wear for about a month.  

“The Holy Father's general condition is good" added the Pope's doctor Patrizio Polisca, saying that "the Pope will return shortly to his residence."

Benedict XVI began a 16-day vacation at the Les Combes chalet on July 13 and is scheduled to only make two public appearances two pray the Angelus prayer with locals.

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Published by: Linda Tuazon
Philippines 07/21/2009 12:10 AM EST
I'm sure the Holy Father joyfully accepted this event of not being able to write and play the piano. We pray for his speedy recovery.
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Published by: Chris
Lewiston 07/20/2009 04:44 PM EST
...so nobody else is bothered by the fact that this guy chose medical science over prayer for healing, then went back to his job of condemning medical science and calling for prayer for healing?
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Published by: Charlotte Noronha
Kuwait 07/18/2009 04:41 AM EST
I pray that God grants all the strength to the Holy Father to continue doing God's Will. I wish the Holy Father a speedy recovery, good health and a cheerful disposition as always!!!
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Published by: Mr. & Mrs. Manuel L Rodriguez
Greenacres, Florida US 07/17/2009 04:45 PM EST
Our prayers are with the Holy Father for a quick, and successful recuperation.
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Published by: John
Phoenix AZ.USA 07/17/2009 03:40 PM EST
Pray for Our Holy Father for we need a strong person to lead the Catholic Curch in these perilous times
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Published by: HOPE F.
VA/USA 07/17/2009 03:27 PM EST
God bless our Holy Father with a speedy, full recovery of his wrist. We certainly need him able to give us his blessings! :-)
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