Pope Francis is doing well and continues his recovery in hospital after abdominal surgery. But he will not publicly celebrate the Angelus prayer on Sunday, announced the surgeon Sergio Alfieri.

The head of the Catholic Church was operated on Wednesday under general anesthesia to absorb painful "adhesions" on his wall. "He has no fever, all cardiorespiratory functions are normal," said the surgeon who operated on him, who added that Francis will decide when he wants to leave the hospital.