Pope Francis Leads Angelus Prayers After Hernia Operation, Condemns Tragedies in Greece and Uganda

He expressed his gratitude to those who sent him messages of support while he was convalescing in the hospital.

The 86-year-old Pope has suffered from a series of health issues since his election in 2013.

He underwent a three-hour operation to remove a painful hernia and is now recovering.

During the prayer, Pope Francis condemned the trawler sinking off Greece and the attack on a school in Uganda.

He urged efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again.