This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

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

- His Excellency Ms Alexandra Valkenburg-Roelofs, ambassador of the European Union, on the occasion of the presentation of her credential letters;

- Archbishop Giovanni d’Aniello, titular of Paestum, apostolic nuncio of the Russian Federation;

- Archbishop Francisco M. Padilla, titular of Nebbio, apostolic nuncio in Guatemala;

- Directors and agents of the Inspectorate of Vatican Public Security, with family members, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its founding.