‘I’m still alive’: Pope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment

Pope, 86, responded well to antibiotic infusion for breathing difficulties, medical team says

Pope Francis has left hospital to return to the Vatican after being treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away: I'm still alive."

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