Pope Francis leaves hospital after health scare and jokes ’I’m still alive’

Pope Francis left hospital to return to the Vatican on Saturday (April 1) 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. When asked by reporters how he was feeling, he joked: “I’m still alive“. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #popefrancis #pope #vatican