This morning the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

- His Eminence Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints;

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

- Her Excellency Ms. Elliette del Carmen Ortega Sotomayor, ambassador of Nicaragua to the Holy See, for the presentation of her credential letters;

- The Reverend Msgr. Brian Edwin Ferme, secretary of the Council for the Economy.

Today, the Holy Father will receive in audience:

- His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops.