Catholic Church in Mongolia
With only 1,450 Catholics, Mongolia has one of the tiniest Catholic communities in the world.
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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
Live Updates: Pope Francis trip to Mongolia 2023
Live updates following Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia from Aug. 31–Sept. 4. 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
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
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
Cardinal in Mongolia dreams of establishing a Catholic monastery to advance evangelization
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo has taken on the challenge of bringing the Gospel to a country with one of the smallest... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Mongolia on Aug. 31
The trip will make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile border with... Read more
Pope Francis says he will travel to Mongolia
A trip to Mongolia would make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile... Read more
Pope Francis invites Mongolian Buddhists and Catholics to work together to end violence
"We have a duty to arouse in humanity the will to renounce violence and build a culture of peace," Pope... Read more
Mongolian bishop details steady growth of local Church
Bishop Wenceslao Padilla, prefect of Ulaanbaatar – the local Church covering all of Mongolia – spoke with Aid to the... Read more
