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Mongolia hosts welcome ceremony for Pope Francis

September 02, 2023 - 4:15PM REUTERS Pope Francis attended an elaborate outdoor welcoming service in Mongolia on Saturday (September 2), during a visit to the nation with a tiny Catholic community, which, at 1,450 members, is one of the smallest in the world. Read More
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September 6, 2023
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Pope Wraps up Mongolia Trip, Says Church Not Bent on Conversion

By Philip Pullella ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up a historic trip to Mongolia which took on international connotations because of his overtures to its neighbour China over freedom of religion. At the end of a Mass on Sunday, the pope sent greetings to China, calling its citizens…
bubmag
September 4, 2023
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Daniel Ortega Turns Against the Jesuits

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Bill McGurn, Kate Bachelder Odell, and Kyle Peterson. Images: AP/Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyFew religious institutions were of greater service to Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega during his rise to power than the Catholic religious order known as the Society of Jesus.…
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September 3, 2023
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A 10-hour flight to meet 1,500 Catholics: The Pope visits Mongolia

CNN  —  Pope Francis formally began his 8,000-kilometer trip to Mongolia on Saturday, a country sandwiched between Russia and China that has a tiny Catholic population. Catholics from Mongolia and other countries, some seen waving Chinese flags, gathered in the main square of capital city Ulaanbaatar to catch a glimpse…
bubmag
September 3, 2023
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Pope to lead interfaith dialogue in Mongolia

Updated 5 days ago · Published on 3 Sep 2023 12:50PM · Pope Francis is on a four-day visit to Mongolia, a visit that has seen him use his presence at China’s backdoor to try to improve the Vatican’s relations with Beijing. – EPA pic, September 3, 2023. POPE Francis…
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September 3, 2023
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Pope, quoting Buddha, urges religious dialogue to fight fundamentalism

Already have Rappler+? to listen to groundbreaking journalism. This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. POPE FRANCIS. Pope Francis blesses a person during a meeting with bishops, priests, missionaries, consecrated persons and pastoral workers at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral,…
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September 3, 2023