Papal Audiences

2014.04

DateAscendingPrelates in Papal Audience
2014.04.03

Italy Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., Cardinal-Deacon of S. Maria in Aquiro and Prefect of Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Rwanda Archbishop Thaddée Ntihinyurwa, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kigali (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Philippe Rukamba, Bishop of Butare (Rwanda) and Apostolic Administrator of Gikongoro (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Servilien Nzakamwita, Bishop of Byumba (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Jean Damascène Bimenyimana, Bishop of Cyangugu (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege, Bishop of Kabgayi (Rwanda), President of Episcopal Conference of Rwanda and President of Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa

Rwanda Bishop Antoine Kambanda, Bishop of Kibungo (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Alexis Habiyambere, S.J., Bishop of Nyundo (Rwanda)

Rwanda Bishop Vincent Harolimana, Bishop of Ruhengeri (Rwanda)

2014.04.04

Philippines Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana (易福霖), Titular Archbishop of Montecorvino and Apostolic Nuncio to Democratic Republic of Congo

Brazil Bishop Erwin Kräutler, C.PP.S., Bishop-Prelate of Xingu (Brazil)

Tanzania Bishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga, Bishop of Mpanda (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Salutaris Melchior Libena, Bishop of Ifakara (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Agapiti Ndorobo, Bishop of Mahenge (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Telesphore Richard Mkude, Bishop of Morogoro (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Augustine Ndeliakyama Shao, C.S.Sp., Bishop of Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Tanzania Archbishop Paul Runangaza Ruzoka, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tabora (Tanzania) and Apostolic Administrator of Kigoma (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Ludovick Joseph Minde, ALCP/OSS, Bishop of Kahama (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Damian Kyaruzi, Bishop of Sumbawanga (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Eusebius Alfred Nzigilwa, Titular Bishop of Mozotcori and Auxiliary Bishop of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania)

2014.04.05

Canada Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops, President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Québec (Canada)

Tanzania Bishop Tarcisius J. M. Ngalalekumtwa, Bishop of Iringa (Tanzania) and President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference

Tanzania Bishop Bruno Pius Ngonyani, Bishop of Lindi (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop John Chrisostom Ndimbo, Bishop of Mbinga (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Emmanuel A. Mapunda, Bishop emeritus of Mbinga (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Gabriel Mmole, Bishop of Mtwara (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Alfred Leonhard Maluma, Bishop of Njombe (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Castor Paul Msemwa, Bishop of Tunduru–Masasi (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Bernardine Francis Mfumbusa, Bishop of Kondoa (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Desiderius Rwoma, Bishop of Bukoba (Tanzania) and Apostolic Administrator of Singida (Tanzania)

2014.04.07

Italy Cardinal Fernando Filoni (斐洛尼), Cardinal-Deacon of Nostra Signora di Coromoto in S. Giovanni di Dio, Prefect of Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, President of Interdicastery Commission for Consecrated Religious and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Urbaniana University

India Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt, Titular Archbishop of Ostra, Permanent Observer to United Nations Office (UN) and Permanent Observer to Organization of American States (OAS)

Tanzania Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi, O.F.M. Cap., Metropolitan Archbishop of Mwanza (Tanzania) and Apostolic Administrator of Shinyanga (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Renatus Leonard Nkwande, Bishop of Bunda (Tanzania)

Tanzania Archbishop Damian Denis Dallu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Songea (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza, Bishop of Kayanga (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Michael George Mabuga Msonganzila, Bishop of Musoma (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Severine Niwemugizi, Bishop of Rulenge–Ngara (Tanzania) and Vice-President of Tanzania Episcopal Conference

Tanzania Archbishop Josaphat Louis Lebulu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Arusha (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Beatus Kinyaiya, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Mbulu (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Isaac Amani Massawe, Bishop of Moshi (Tanzania)

Tanzania Bishop Rogath Fundimoya Kimaryo, C.S.Sp., Bishop of Same (Tanzania)

2014.04.10

Bosnia and Herzegovina Archbishop Petar Rajič, Titular Archbishop of Sarsenterum, Apostolic Nuncio to Qatar, Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait, Apostolic Nuncio to Bahrain, Apostolic Nuncio to United Arab Emirates, Apostolic Nuncio to Yemen and Apostolic Delegate to Arabian Peninsula

France Fr. François-Xavier Dumortier, S.J., Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Gregorian University

Spain Fr. José María Abrego de Lacy, S.J., Rector of Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum)

USA Fr. James McCann, S.J., Rector of Pontifical Oriental Institute

Spain Fr. Adolfo Nicolás Pachón, S.J., Superior General of Society of Jesus (Jesuits), President of Union of Superiors General (U.S.G.), Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Oriental Institute and Vice-Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Gregorian University

2014.04.11

Germany Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, Cardinal-Deacon of S. Agnese in Agone, Prefect of Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, President of Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”, President of Pontifical Biblical Commission, President of International Theological Commission and Bishop emeritus of Regensburg (Germany)

Italy Bishop Oscar Cantoni, Bishop of Crema (Italy)

2014.04.12

Canada Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops, President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Québec (Canada)

France Fr. Bernard Ardura, O. Praem., President of Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences

Italy Msgr. Luigi Michele De Palma, Secretary of Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences

2014.04.14

Argentina Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Biagio e Carlo ai Catinari, Prefect of Dicastery for the Eastern Churches and Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Oriental Institute

Italy Cardinal Agostino Vallini, Cardinal-Priest of S. Pier Damiani ai Monti di S. Paolo pro hac vice Title, Archpriest of Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, Vicar General for the Vicariate of Rome of Roma (Italy), Apostolic Administrator of Ostia (Italy), Member of Council for the Economy, Grand Chancellor of Pontifical Lateran University and Bishop emeritus of Albano (Italy)

2014.04.15

Argentina Bishop Charbel Georges Merhi, L.M., Bishop emeritus of San Charbel en Buenos Aires of the Maronites (Argentina)

Italy Bishop Marcello Semeraro, Bishop of Albano (Italy), Apostolic Administrator of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata of the Italo-Albanese (Italy) and Secretary of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia

2014.04.16

Italy Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., Cardinal-Deacon of S. Maria in Aquiro and Prefect of Congregation for the Causes of Saints

2014.04.24

South Africa Archbishop Jabulani Adatus Nxumalo, O.M.I., Metropolitan Archbishop of Bloemfontein (South Africa) and Vice-President of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference

South Africa Bishop Jan de Groef, M. Afr., Bishop of Bethlehem (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Edward Gabriel Risi, O.M.I., Bishop of Keimoes–Upington (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Abel Gabuza, Bishop of Kimberley (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Peter John Holiday, Bishop of Kroonstad (South Africa)

South Africa Archbishop Stephen Brislin, Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town (South Africa), President of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference and President of Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa

South Africa Bishop Michael Wüstenberg, Bishop of Aliwal (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Adam Leszek Musiałek, S.C.I., Bishop of De Aar (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Francisco Fortunato De Gouveia, Bishop of Oudtshoorn (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop-elect Vincent Mduduzi Zungu, O.F.M., Bishop of Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Dabula Anthony Mpako, Bishop of Queenstown (South Africa)

South Africa Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, O.F.M., Cardinal-Priest of S. Francesco d’Assisi ad Acilia, Metropolitan Archbishop of Durban (South Africa) and Member of Council for the Economy

South Africa Bishop Barry Alexander Anthony Wood, O.M.I., Titular Bishop of Babra and Auxiliary Bishop of Durban (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Thomas Graham Rose, Bishop of Dundee (South Africa)

South Korea Bishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik (유흥식 라자로 / 俞興植), Bishop of Daejeon 대전 (South Korea)

Italy Cardinal Beniamino Stella, Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Cosma e Damiano, Prefect of Congregation for Clergy and President of Interdicastery Commission for Candidates to Sacred Order

2014.04.25

South Africa Bishop Xolelo Thaddaeus Kumalo, Bishop of Eshowe (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Zolile Peter Mpambani, S.C.I., Bishop of Kokstad (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane, Bishop of Mariannhill (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, Bishop of Mthatha (South Africa) and Second Vice-President of Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference

South Africa Bishop Stanisław Jan Dziuba, O.S.P.P.E., Bishop of Umzimkulu (South Africa)

South Africa Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale, O.M.I., Metropolitan Archbishop of Johannesburg (South Africa) and Apostolic Administrator of Klerksdorp (South Africa)

Eswatini Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León, I.M.C., Bishop of Manzini (Eswatini) and Apostolic Administrator of Ingwavuma (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Giuseppe Sandri, M.C.C.J., Bishop of Witbank (South Africa)

South Africa Archbishop William Matthew Slattery, O.F.M., Metropolitan Archbishop of Pretoria (South Africa) and Archbishop Military Ordinary of South African Defence Force (South Africa)

Botswana Bishop Valentine Tsamma Seane, Bishop of Gaborone (Botswana)

South Africa Bishop Jeremiah Madimetja Masela, Bishop of Polokwane (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop Kevin Patrick Dowling, C.SS.R., Bishop of Rustenburg (South Africa)

South Africa Bishop João Noé Rodrigues, Bishop of Tzaneen (South Africa)

Botswana Bishop Franklyn Atese Nubuasah, S.V.D., Vicar Apostolic of Francistown (Botswana) and Titular Bishop of Pauzera

Tanzania Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora de La Salette and Metropolitan Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania)

Canada Cardinal Marc Ouellet, P.S.S., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria in Traspontina, Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops, President of Pontifical Commission for Latin America and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Québec (Canada)

2014.04.28

Honduras Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Speranza, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Coordinator of Council of Cardinals, President of Caritas Internationalis and President of Episcopal Conference of Honduras

Italy Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello, Cardinal-Deacon of Ss. Vito, Modesto e Crescenzia, President of Governorate of Vatican City State, President of Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and Member of Council of Cardinals

Chile Cardinal Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa, I.Sch., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Pace, Member of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Santiago (Chile)

India Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo della Croce a «Corviale», Metropolitan Archbishop of Bombay (India), President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, Second Vice-President of “Vox Clara” Committee and Member of Council of Cardinals

Germany Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Cardinal-Priest of S. Corbiniano, Metropolitan Archbishop of München und Freising (Germany), Coordinator of Council for the Economy, President of German Episcopal Conference, President of Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community and Member of Council of Cardinals

Congo-Kinshasa Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria «Regina Pacis» in Ostia mare, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa (Congo-Kinshasa) and Member of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia

USA Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria della Vittoria, Metropolitan Archbishop of Boston (USA), Member of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and Member of Council of Cardinals

Australia Cardinal George Pell, Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria Domenica Mazzarello, Prefect of Secretariat for the Economy, President of “Vox Clara” Committee, Member of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia and Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Sydney (Australia)

Italy Bishop Marcello Semeraro, Bishop of Albano (Italy), Apostolic Administrator of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata of the Italo-Albanese (Italy) and Secretary of Council of Cardinals to assist in the governance of the Universal Church and to reform the Roman Curia

Italy Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Simone e Giuda Taddeo a Torre Angela, Secretary of State of Secretariat of State, President of Interdicastery Commission for the Church in Eastern Europe, President of Interdicastery Commission on Particular Churches, Member of Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for Works of Religion and Cardinal Protector of Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy

2014.04.29

Venezuela Cardinal Jorge Liberato Urosa Savino, Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria ai Monti and Metropolitan Archbishop of Caracas (Venezuela)

Italy Archbishop Ivo Scapolo, Titular Archbishop of Thagaste and Apostolic Nuncio to Chile

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