‘I’m still alive’ jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

BBC reported that Pope Francis has joked that he is “still alive” as he left hospital in Rome after a three-day stay.

Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Wednesday with breathing difficulties, and later diagnosed with bronchitis.The Vatican had earlier said the pontiff would be released on Saturday if his latest test results allowed it.

The Pope, 86, was pictured smiling and waving from a car that drove him from the hospital.