Pope Francis in Mongolia
Latest news about Pope Francis' trip to Mongolia. During his apostolic journey to Mongolia from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2023, Pope Francis is making history as the first pope to visit the country and its small Catholic community.
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What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023. Read more
Pope Francis: Don’t overlook goodness because of scandal
“People, we too like scandal... But you don’t see the forest that is growing every day,” Pope Francis said. Read more
What Pope Francis had to say about the Synod on Synodality in the in-flight press conference
“In the synod, there is no place for ideology,” Pope Francis told journalists on the flight from Mongolia to Rome. Read more
Pope Francis gives a glimpse into Vatican-China deal on appointment of Chinese bishops
The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment... Read more
Pope Francis at Mongolia charity: ‘Only love can overcome selfishness’
Pope Francis blessed a new charity called the “House of Mercy” on his last day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Read more
Live Updates: Pope Francis trip to Mongolia 2023
Live updates following Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia from Aug. 31–Sept. 4. Read more
Catholics from mainland China and across Asia in Mongolia for Mass with Pope Francis
While papal Masses on the pope’s other trips can draw hundreds of thousands of people, the Mass in Ulaanbaatar only... Read more
Pope Francis quotes Buddha at interreligious event in Mongolia
Pope Francis said Sunday that interreligious dialogue is “not antithetical to proclamation” but helps religious traditions to understand one another. Read more
Pope Francis tells Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community that ‘God loves littleness’
“Brothers and sisters, do not be concerned about small numbers, limited success, or apparent irrelevance,” Pope Francis assured missionaries in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Mongolia is a symbol of religious freedom’
Pope Francis called Mongolia a “symbol of religious freedom” in his first speech in the Asian country sandwiched between China... Read more
Pope Francis to publish apostolic letter on St. Thérèse of Lisieux Oct. 15
During a general audience on June 7, Pope Francis announced that he was writing an apostolic letter on the patron... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ first day in Mongolia
Pope Francis received an enthusiastic welcome to Mongolia on Friday morning after a nearly 10-hour flight on the papal plane. Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in history to set foot in Mongolia
The pope told journalists aboard the papal plane that to visit Mongolia is to encounter “a small people, but a... Read more
Pope sends telegram to China as plane flies over Chinese airspace
Pope Francis will become the first pope in the history of the Catholic Church to visit Mongolia. Read more
How Blessed Mary found her way to Mongolia
Upon arriving in Mongolia, Pope Francis will bless the Statue of Our Lady, known as “Heavenly Mother.” Read more
Mongolia’s former president lauds country’s promotion of religious freedom
Mongolia is a nation where religious freedom and respect for human life are “fundamental” values, the country’s former president says. Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers as he travels to Mongolia, ‘the heart of Asia’
The pope will travel approximately 5,600 miles to Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Read more
5 things to know about Mongolia as Pope Francis prepares for his trip
The pope will travel to Mongolia Aug. 31–Sept. 4 to visit one of the smallest Christian communities in the world. Read more
Pope Francis to visit one of the world’s most polluted capitals this week
Pope Francis is likely to make “care for our common home” a key theme of his Mongolian trip this week... Read more
What Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia could mean for Vatican relations with Russia and China
The pope’s upcoming trip could have geopolitical implications beyond the country’s small population of Catholics. Read more
