This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience:

- His Eminence Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops;

- His Eminence Cardinal Lazzaro Heung-sik You, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy;

- His Excellency Mr. George Gabriel Bologan, ambassador of Romania, presenting his credential letters;

- Members of the Committee of the Zayeb Award for Human Fraternity;

- Mr. Javier Gastón, mayor of Chascomús, Argentina;

- Participants in the “Christmas Contest” and the Christmas Concert 2024;

- Members of the Italian Association against Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma (AIL).