This morning the Holy Father received in audience:

- the Reverend Fr. John Connor, L.C. director general of the Legionaries of Christ;

- Mr. Liviu-Petru Zǎpîrţan, ambassador of Romania, on his farewell visit;

- His Eminence Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, archbishop of Perugia-Città della Pieve, Italy, president of the Italian Episcopal Conference; with the secretary general of the same Episcopal Conference, Bishop Stefano Russo, emeritus of Fabriano-Matelica;

- the Pro Recco Waterpolo 1913 Team.