'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

ROME — A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he’s “still alive.”

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital, Saying ‘I’m Still Alive’

ROME, April 1 (Reuters) – Pope Francis left hospital and returned to the Vatican on Saturday after being treated for bronchitis, making light of his illness by saying: “I’m still alive you know.”

Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips

ROME (AP) — A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he’s “still alive.” Francis, 86, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter’s Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties. The pontiff received antibiotics administered intravenously during hi…

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The 86-year-old, who was diagnosed with bronchitis, is back to work a day after being discharged.

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