Namibia: Pope returns home from hospital, thanks faithful – News

POPE Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital, where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.

Looking tired and worn, the pontiff sat in a wheelchair on one of the hospital balconies to say goodbye, waving gently to hundreds of people who had gathered below to wish the head of the Catholic Church a full recovery.

Pilgrims chanted his name at…