Pope Benedict XVI has recalled "joy and light" during his papacy, but also difficult times, during his final audience at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican today.

Tens of thousands of people toting banners saying “Thank you!” jammed St Peter’s Square today to bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI at his final general audience – the appointment he kept each week to teach the world about the Catholic faith.

Two home-made explosive devices went off today outside the childhood home of Manuel Fraga, the last surviving member of the regime of General Francisco Franco, a Spanish official said.