Pope Francis will become the first pontiff to visit Mongolia, a trip that will be steeped in geopolitical significance as Russia and China watch closely. July 6, 2023 ...

The geopolitical angle of Pope Francis’ state visit to Mongolia is clear: The Vatican supports Mongolia’s democracy, respect for religious freedom, and peaceful foreign policy.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis will become the first pope to travel to Mongolia when he arrives Friday (Sept. 1) in the majority Buddhist country for a four-day visit.

Pope Francis has praised Mongolia’s tradition of religious freedom dating to the times of its founder, Genghis Khan, during the first-ever papal visit to the Asian nation.

Pope Francis holds a Paschal candle as he presides over a Easter vigil ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday. Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mongolia, which is home to ...

Faithful get emotional during a Mass presided over by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, Sept. 3, 2023. Francis is in Mongolia to minister to one of the world ...

Pope Francis soared high in three different ways on the penultimate day of his four-day visit to Mongolia. He did so, first of all, by celebrating the first public Mass in the history of this ...

Mr. Khurelsukh said that “Pope Francis’ words, position and policies on world climate change, food scarcity, food security and supply” are “entirely in line” with Mongolia’s own policies.

The Mass in Ulaanbaatar's Steppe Arena was the religious highlight of the pope's trip to visit the Catholic community of just 1,450. Most of Mongolia's population of about 3.3 million are ...

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning for a four-day visit to encourage one of the world's smallest and newest Catholic communities. Credit: AP/Remo Casilli By The Associated Press ...

Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mongolia, which is home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics, has elicited curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike.