This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- Archbishop Anselmo Guido Pecorari, of the titular see of Populonia, apostolic nuncio in Bulgaria and in Macedonia;

- Ms. Souraya Bechealany, secretary general of “The Middle East Council of Churches”, and entourage;

- Maria Voce, president of the Focolare Movement, with the co-president, the Reverend Jesús Morán;

- Bishops of the Synod of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church.

Today, the Pope will receive in audience:

- Members of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM);

- Bishops participating in a spiritual retreat promoted by the Congregation for Bishops.