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Pope Francis gives the weekly Angelus address on Aug. 27, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Asks for Prayers As He Travels to Mongolia, "the heart of Asia"

Aug 28, 2023

Pope Francis has asked for prayers as he prepares to visit “the heart of Asia,” the sparsely-populated country of Mongolia.

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5 Things to Know About Mongolia as Pope Francis Prepares for His Trip

Aug 28, 2023

Mongolia is one of the world’s largest landlocked nations, sandwiched between its much larger and more powerful neighbors, China and Russia. It has one of the smallest Christian communities in the world — a community nevertheless galvanized by Pope Francis’ upcoming trip, which is scheduled to take place Aug. 31–Sept. 4. 

Mongolia is a democratic country sandwiched between the authoritarian powers of Russia and China. | Credit: Shutterstock

What Pope Francis’ Trip to Mongolia Could Mean for Vatican Relations with Russia and China

Aug 27, 2023

Pope Francis’ next international trip will bring him to Mongolia, a democracy sandwiched between the authoritarian powers of Russia and China.

Pope Francis met with an interreligious delegation including leaders of Buddhism in Mongolia on May 28, 2022 | Vatican Media

Vatican Releases Schedule for Pope Francis’s Mongolia Visit in September

Jul 7, 2023

The Vatican released Pope Francis’s four-day schedule for the first papal visit to Mongolia in September, where the pontiff will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis to Travel to Mongolia End of August

Jun 3, 2023

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign country.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Says He Will Travel to Mongolia

Apr 15, 2023

Pope Francis said Friday that he plans to visit Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign country.