The pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia.
Kylian Mbappe's first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings.
New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan's batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.
Analysts mull if this isn't the beginning of the end for the 'rules-based order', long accused of hypocrisy.