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 Mr. Guzmán Miguel Carriquiry Lecour, ambassador of Uruguay to the Holy See, for the presentation of his credential letters;

- Bishop Stefano Russo, emeritus of Fabriano-Matelica, secretary general of the Italian Episcopal Conference;

- His Excellency Mr. Miodrag Vlahović, ambassador of Montenegro to the Holy See.