This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Ms. Grace Relucio Princesa, ambassador of the Philippines, presenting her credential letters;

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

- H.E. Msgr. Anselmo Guido Pecorari, titular archbishop of Populonia, apostolic nuncio in Bulgaria and in Macedonia;

- H.E. Msgr. Giorgio Lingua, titular archbishop of Tuscania, apostolic nuncio in Cuba.

Today the Pope will receive in audience:

- Businesspeople participating in a meeting for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.