This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- His Excellency Mr. Nicolas Patakias, ambassador of Greece to the Holy See;

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

- The Honourable Alexis Tsipras;

- Participants in the General Chapter of the Order of Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (Carmelites).

Today the Pope will receive in audience:

- Participants in the meeting promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.