This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

- His Eminence Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops;

- His Excellency David Maria Sassoli, president of the European Parliament, and entourage;

- His Eminence Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, United States of America;

- Members of Italian Caritas on the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation.