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(6 Sep 1996) English/Nat
Mother Teresa has been released from a hospital in Calcutta after more than two weeks of treatment for lung and heart problems.
Looking pale and frail, the 86-year old Roman Catholic nun returned to her home, the Missionaries of Charities, saying that God would look after her as she had lots of work to do.
An anxious crowd hovered around the doorway, as they have done for two weeks, waiting for a glimpse of the women some regard as a living saint - Mother Teresa.
Looking pale and fragile, she emerged from her ward in a wheelchair Friday after 16 days of treatment for lung and heart problems, saying she wanted to get back to work.
The 86-year-old Roman Catholic nun returned to the headquarters of her worldwide mission for the poor, Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded nearly 50 years ago.
Doctors had hoped to keep her under observation until Saturday to allow her more time to gain strength.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was admitted to the Woodlands Nursing Home August the 20th suffering from recurring symptoms of malaria, and developed an irregular heart beat.
She has been battling illness for years and suffered a heart attack in 1983.
Six years later, a second, stronger heart attack left her with a pacemaker.
Doctors say she no longer has a fever and following her normal diet.
Oxygen and emergency equipment has been installed at the mission to help her recuperate.
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