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. Mahmoud Talaat, ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, presenting his credential letters;

- His Excellency Tomasz Grodzki, president of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, with his wife and entourage;

- The Honorable Roberto Gualtieri, mayor of Rome;

- The Honorable Nicola Zingaretti, president of the Lazio Region;

Today, the Pope will receive in audience:

- Members of the Saints Peter and Paul Association.