Pope Francis thanks those who prayed for him during his illness, as he kicks off the holiest week in the Christian calendar just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis. "I thank you for your participation and also for your prayers... Thank you!", he tells the throng gathered for Palm Sunday in St Peter's Square.

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