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Katie Weston

Pope jokes 'I'm still alive' as he leaves hospital after three-day stay for bronchitis

Pope Francis joked that he "is still alive" as he left hospital in Rome following a three-day stay for bronchitis.

Francis, 86, was admitted to the Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday after reportedly having breathing difficulties following his weekly public audience.

The pontiff was treated with antibiotics administered intravenously, the Vatican said.

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