Pope Francis seen leaving hospital 10 days after undergoing surgery

Pope Francis blesses a young oncological patient at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome (Holy See Press Office/AP)

Pope Francis has been seen leaving hospital, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.

Witnesses said a car carrying Francis, 84, was seen leaving Rome’s Gemelli Polytechnic hospital on Wednesday morning.