This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

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

- Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, titular of Amanzia, apostolic nuncio in the Netherlands;

- His Excellency Mr. Alassane Ouattara, president of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, with his wife and entourage;

- Participants in the refresher seminar for bishops of the Mission Territories;

- Pilgrims from the dioceses of Alessandria and Spoleto.