Editor’s Note: This does not look good. Hernia surgeries normally only take a 3 day recovery, unless complications result. The surgery which is common, is however very risky and fails 60% of the time. For men who are overweight and given to bursts of anger, they are dangerous procedures which could result in death after the surgury, when the muscles rip again. —  The statements made in this article are patently reassuring, but contexually troubling. Pope Francis may not return ever to his active duties unless he recovers well.