This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Msgr. Bruno Musarò, titular archbishop of Abari, apostolic nuncio in the Arab Republic of Egypt, Holy See delegate to the Arab League;

- H.E. Mr. Andrej Kiska, President of the Slovak Republic, and entourage;

- H.E. Msgr. Aldo Cavalli, titular archbishop of Vibo Valentia, apostolic nuncio in the Netherlands; Holy See Permanent Representative at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons;

- His Eminence Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko, archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major;

- Artists participating in the Vatican Christmas Concert.