Pope Francis visited the Republic of Mongolia from 31 August to 4 September 2023. The visit took the motto “Hoping Together”.
During a historic visit to the Republic of Mongolia, Pope Francis met with political authorities, addressed representatives of the Catholic Church and participated in an ecumenical and interreligious meeting. He also met with charity workers and celebrated Holy Mass in a sports arena.
This was the Pope’s 43rd international apostolic journey.
Official programme for Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Mongolia
Missio, the Catholic Church’s official overseas mission charity, reflects on how a true spirit of encounter is bringing more people to Christ in the Church’s youngest missionary territory.
As Pope Francis prepares for his 43rd Apostolic Journey abroad, which takes him to Mongolia on 31 August to 4 September, we offer an overview of the Catholic Church in the Asian nation.
Highlights from Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Mongolia, 31 August - 4 September 2023.