The Diplomat

Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom

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. Pope Francis became the ...
The Conversation

With fewer than 1,500 Catholics in Mongolia, Pope Francis’ upcoming visit brings attention to the long and complex history of the minority religious group

Pope Francis is set to make the first-ever visit to Mongolia, a country with fewer than 1,500 Catholics, all of whom have come to the faith since 1992. But the pope’s visit is a reminder that the ...
America Magazine

Explainer: Mongolia only has 1,400 Catholics. Pope Francis is going there anyway.

Pope Francis accepts a gift during an audience with Buddhist leaders from Mongolia at the Vatican May 28, 2022. Bishop Giorgio Marengo, apostolic prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, who was named a ...
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Why the Mongol Empire Embraced All Religions

Despite their reputation for conquest, the Mongols were remarkably tolerant when it came to religion. From Islam and Christianity to Buddhism and Daoism, they allowed diverse beliefs to flourish ...
Religion News Service

In Mongolia, Pope Francis will bring his vision for the church to ‘small flock’

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. While the pontiff hopes to ...
Religion News Service

With fewer than 1,500 Catholics in Mongolia, Pope Francis' upcoming visit brings attention to the long and complex history of the minority religious group

The Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206 after he conquered all the other nomadic tribes on the Mongolian Plateau. Later on, the empire extended from Mongolia to the ...