A weak and frail Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican from the hospital on Sunday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, making a surprise stop at his favourite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery.

Pope Francis was released from hospital in Rome Sunday morning and transported back to the Vatican to continue his convalescence from home.{ai:summary}<p>Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization for pneumonia. He made a brief visit to a favorite basilica before starting a two-month recovery period as advised by doctors. </p><p>#health</p>

Pope back at Vatican following 5-week battle against life-threatening pneumonia

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