Pope Francis in Mongolia

Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom 

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Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom 

Advertisement Pope Francis became the first head of the Vatican to ever visit Mongolia at the invitation of the Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. The Pope’s visit to Mongolia from August 31 to September 4 marked an extraordinary milestone for Vatican-Ulaanbaatar diplomatic relations, but also shone a spotlight on Mongolia’s religious freedom.  Pope Francis’ arrival in … Read more

Why Is Pope Francis Visiting Mongolia?

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Why Is Pope Francis Visiting Mongolia?

Advertisement Almost one year after his visit to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is heading to a nearby neighbor. In response to the invitation of the Mongolian government, which is seeking to present their country as an international hub between Europe and Asia, the pope will be in Ulaanbaatar from August 31 to September 4. Despite the … Read more