Pope Francis appears for first time in more than five weeks ahead of his release from hospital

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, waving to people and giving a thumbs up from a balcony of the hospital where he has been battling double pneumonia ahead of his discharge.

​ Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, waving to people and giving a thumbs up from a balcony of the hospital where he has been battling double pneumonia ahead of his discharge. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN