Pope Francis leaves hospital after first public appearance in weeks

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Pope Francis made his first public appearance after a five-week-long health crisis, and he was finally dismissed from the hospital.

Francis appeared to be close to death for the past month after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs. The crisis ended Sunday morning, as he was finally released from the hospital. Before leaving, he briefly appeared on the balcony in a wheelchair to wave to and thank his cheering supporters.

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