Today the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Mr. Pietro Sebastiani, ambassador of Italy, presenting his Credential Letters;

- His Eminence Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S., prefect of the Congregation for Bishops;

- H.E. Msgr. Barthélemy Adoukonou, titular bishop of Zama minore, secretary emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture;

- Participants in the General Chapter of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance.