'I'm still alive' jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

Pope Francis has joked that helium is "still alive" arsenic helium near infirmary successful Rome aft a three-day stay.

He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital connected Wednesday with breathing difficulties, and aboriginal diagnosed with bronchitis.

The Vatican had earlier said the pontiff would beryllium released connected Saturday if his latest trial results allowed it.

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