Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, where he has been battling double pneumonia for the past five weeks. The pontiff, 88, made a brief

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican today. The milestone marked the end of a five-week stay in the hospital, a stay where, at times, Pope Francis battled for his life as he dealt with double pneumonia. Before leaving Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the 88-year-old pontiff made his first public appearance in over a month. NPR’s Ruth Sherlock was there.

Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday (overnight NZ time) after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support. Looking tired and worn,