This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

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

- His Excellency Mr. George Umo Godwin, ambassador of Nigeria, on his farewell visit;

- His Excellency Mr. George Sibi, ambassador of India, on his farewell visit;

- Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers from Lombardy, Italy.