This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- Her Excellency Ms. María Fernanda Silva, ambassador of Argentina to the Holy See, for the presentation of her credential letters;

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

- Bishop Claudio Maniago of Castellaneta, Italy;

- The Honourable Nicola Zingaretti, president of the Lazio Region.