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Pope Francis was discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital Sunday, five weeks after he was admitted for a case of bronchitis and later suffered other medical complications, including pneumonia in both lungs.

Appearing weak but in good spirits, the pope briefly greeted hundreds of faithful from a hospital balcony Sunday morning before leaving the facility, his first public appearance since going in for treatment in mid-February.

"I see a woman with yellow flowers. Brava!" he said, his voice subdued. The 88-year-old then gave the crowd a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross before being wheeled back into his room.