Cindy McCain , the widow of Sen. John McCain and head of the U.N. World Food Program , suffered a mild stroke this week and is said to be recovering “well,” according to a press release Thursday from the humanitarian organization.

The statement said McCain, 71, is expected to make a “full recovery” and will be traveling from Rome, where the WFP is based, to Arizona to focus on her recuperation.

She will return to her post after her doctors have cleared her in four to six weeks.

Cindy McCain, 71, head of the U.N. World Food Program, and the widow of Sen. John McCain, suffered a mild stroke earlier this week and is now in recovery. Matthew McDermott

“I want to thank the medical staff in Italy for the excellent treatment I received,” said McCain.

“My recovery is progressing well th

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