This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

- Archbishop José Rodríguez Carballo, coadjutor archbishop of Mérida-Badajoz, Spain;

- Mr. Ronald Steven Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress;

- His Excellency Mr. Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, and entourage;

- Bishop Gjergi Meta of Rrëshen, Albania;

- Bishops of Benin on their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit.