This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- Professor Alberto Barbieri, rector of the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina;

- Members of the Apostolic Movement of the Blind;

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

- H.E. Mr. Mostapha Arrifi, ambassador of Morocco, on his farewell visit;

- H.E. Mr. Jaime Manuel del Arenal Fenochio, ambassador of Mexico, on his farewell visit.

Today, the Pope will receive in audience:

- The “Joseph Ratzinger – Benedict XVI” Vatican Foundation for the awarding of the Ratzinger Prize 2018.