This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- H.E. Ms. Elisabeth Beton Delègue, ambassador of France to the Holy See, on the occasiono f the presentation of her credential letters;

- H.E. Mr. Alexandros Couyou, ambassador of Greece to the Holy See, on his farewell visit;

- Prelates of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, on their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit (III Group):

H.E. Msgr. Antonio Javellana Ledesma, S.J., archbishop of Cagayan de Oro;

H.E. Msgr. Jose Araneta Cabantan, bishop of Malaybalay;

H.E. Msgr. Antonieto Dumagan Cabajog, bishop of Surigao;

H.E. Msgr. Raul Bautista Dael, bishop of Tandag

with the bishop emeritus:

H.E. Msgr. Nereo P. Odchimar;

H.E. Msgr. Angelito Rendon Lampon, O.M.I., archbishop of Cotabato;

H.E. Msgr. Jose Colin Mendoza Bagaforo, bishop of Kidapawan;

H.E. Msgr. Cerilo Allan Uy Casicas, bishop of Marbel;

H.E. Msgr. Romulo Geolina Valles, archbishop of Davao

with the auxiliary bishop:

H.E. Msgr. George Beluso Rimando, titular bishop of Vada

and with the archbishop emeritus:

H.E. Msgr. Fernando Robles Capalla;

H.E. Msgr. Guillermo Dela Vega Afable, bishop of Digos;

H.E. Msgr. Abel Cahiles Apigo, bishop of Mati;

H.E. Msgr. Medel Sacay Aseo, bishop of Tagum;

H.E. Msgr. Gilbert Armea Garcera, archbishop of Lipa;

H.E. Msgr. Marcelino Antonio Malabanan Maralit, bishop of Boac;

H.E. Msgr. Victor de la Cruz Ocampo, bishop of Gumaca;

H.E. Msgr. Mel Rey Mingoa Uy, bishop of Lucena,

with the bishop emeritus:

H.E. Msgr. Emilio Z. Marquez;

H.E. Msgr. Bernardino Cruz Cortez, prelate of Infanta;

H.E. Msgr. Martin Sarmiento Jumoad, archbishop of Ozamiz;

H.E. Msgr. Severo Cagatan Caermare, bishop of Dipolog, apostolic administrator of Iligan;

H.E. Msgr. Ronaldo Ignacio Lunas, bishop of Pagadian;

H.E. Msgr. Edwin Angot de la Peña, M.S.P., prelate of Marawi;

H.E. Msgr. Romulo Tolentino de la Cruz, archbishop of Zamboanga;

H.E. Msgr. Julius Sullan Tonel, bishop of Ipil;

H.E. Msgr. Mons. Leo M. Dalmao, C.M.F., prelate of Isabela;

Rev. Nesto Julao Adalia, administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Calapan;

Rev. Romeo Sombilon Saniel, O.M.I., administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Jolo.