The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, states that:

"The medical staff informs that the Pope's post-operative recovery continues to be regular and normal. The Holy Father is apyretic, the haemodynamic parameters are normal, the drip has been suspended he remains on a liquid diet.

In the afternoon, he withdrew in prayer and devoted himself to work activities.

In the evening he received the Eucharist.

Pope Francis is touched by the many messages he continues to receive in these hours; in particular, he wishes to address his thoughts and thanks to the children currently in hospital, for the affection and love received through their drawings and messages. To them, as well as to the medical staff, nurses, socio-medical workers and spiritual assistants who daily touch the pain with their hands, easing its burden, he expresses his gratitude for their closeness and prayers".