After a brief operation with local anesthetic, Pope Benedict is reportedly ready to go back to his vacation digs in northwestern Italy.
Benedict slipped and fell during the night, slightly fracturing his right wrist.
Looks like the right-handed pope might have to take a break from writing.
At least two big works from his pen — a sequel to his 2007 bestseller Jesus of Nazareth, and an encyclical on faith — have been expected for a while.
