This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

- Msgr. Paolo Nicolini, deputy director of management and administration of the Vatican Museums;

- His Excellency Jorge Eduardo Román Morey, ambassador of Peru;

- Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, titular of Castello, apostolic nuncio in the Czech Republic;

- Archbishop Giovanni d’Aniello, titular of Paestum, apostolic nuncio in Russia and in Uzbekistan;

- Dr. Louise Mushikiwabo, secretary general of “La Francophonie”.

Today, the Pope will receive in audience:

- Participants in the “Christmas Contest” initiative.