Pope leaves hospital after hernia surgery

A smiling Francis left the Gemelli hospital in Rome at 8:45 am (0645 GMT) in a wheelchair, thanking the crowd of well-wishers outside.

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Pope Francis, escorted by Vatican Security Chief, Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti (L), waves as he leaves after being discharged from the Gemelli hospital in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
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Pope Francis left hospital on Friday after undergoing a hernia surgery and headed to the Vatican, where his health will be under increasing scrutiny ahead of a busy summer.

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