This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Mr. Markus Söder, president of the Free State of Bavaria, and entourage;

- His Beatitude Ignace Youssif III Younan, Patriarch of Antioch of the Syrians;

- H.E. Msgr. Adolfo Tito Yllana, titular archbishop of Montecorvino, apostolic nuncio in Australia.

This morning the Pope will receive in audience:

- National directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies.