Mongolia – Mini Album Photo

Director of the Press Office of Aid to the Church in Need International (ACN), Maria Lozano has brought back photos of Pope Francis’ historic apostolic visit to Mongolia, which took place from September 1 to 4, 2023.

“I imagine entering for the first time, with respect and emotion,” said the Pope, “in one of these circular tents that dot the majestic Mongolian land, in order to meet you and get to know you better. Here I am at the entrance, a pilgrim of friendship, coming to you on tiptoe and with a joyful heart, eager to enrich myself humanly in your presence.”
(Source: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/fr/speeches/2023/september/documents/20230902-mongolia-autorita.html)

Mongolia’s Catholic community numbers less than 1,500 souls. For more information on Mongolia and to read about its religious situation, visit our Religious Freedom
Report 2023, https://acninternational.org/religiousfreedomreport/fr/rapports/pays/2023/mongolie

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Pope Francis with the President of Mongolia in front of a giant statue of Ghenshis Khan
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A faithful named Garamdorj, 81, who lives 200 km from Ulan Bator, came for the apostolic visit.
A family from the Philippines made the trip!
At the interreligious ceremony on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
The Cathedral of St Peter and Paul was built in the shape of a yurt.
Sunday morning mass on September 3, the arrival of Pope Francis.
Mass with the faithful on Sunday, September 3.
Maria Lozano, director of the ACN International press office.
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