Pope Francis leaves hospital after treatment for bronchitis

Pope Francis leaves hospital after treatment for bronchitis

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The pope, 86, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital three days ago.

ROME, (Reuters) - Pope Francis left hospital to return to the Vatican on Saturday after being treated for bronchitis, waving to wellwishers and the waiting media as he was driven away.

The pope, 86, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital three days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties. He has responded well to an infusion of antibiotics, his medical team has said. 




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