A frail-looking Pope Francis returned to the Vatican Sunday after making his first public appearance in five weeks following his battle with a life-threatening case of double pneumonia — and he made sure to stop at his favorite basilica on the way home. The 88-year-old pontiff still has a long road ahead of him following his 38-day hospital stay, which was sparked by a bronchitis-induced sickness — and doctors say Francis needs to convalesce for two months after the health scare. “From his hospital room, Pope Francis has reminded us that every moment of life is precious and that, at any time, it may be asked of us,” the Vatican said in a statement.