This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Mr. Mario Abdo Benítez, president of the Republic of Paraguay, with his wife and entourage;

- H.E. Msgr. Salvatore Pennacchio, titular archbishop of Montemarano, apostolic nuncio in Poland;

- H.E. Msgr. Bernardo Johannes Bahlmann, bishop of Obidos, Brazil;

- Delegation of Rabbis of the “World Congress of Mountain Jews” of the Caucasus.

This morning the Pope will receive in audience:

- H.E. Mr. Farid Elias El-Khazen, ambassador of Lebanon, presenting his credential letters.