Pope Francis: I am happy to visit Mongolia as a brother to all
By Edoardo Giribaldi
In his greetings following the recitation of the Angelus Prayer, Pope Francis spoke about his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Mongolia, which will take place from 31 August to 4 September. The motto of the journey, "Hoping Together," aims to underscore the double meaning of the Holy Father's Apostolic Journey to Mongolia: that of a pastoral visit and of a state visit.
The Pope described it as a "much-desired visit" and an opportunity "to embrace a Church small in numbers but vibrant in faith and great in charity." The Holy Father remembered the country's rich "religious tradition," which he "will have the honor of getting to know especially in the context of an interreligious event."
"A brother to all"
Pope Francis expressed his happiness "to travel and be among" the Mongolian population "as a brother for all." The Pope concluded by thanking the local authorities for the invitation and those "who with great commitment are preparing for my arrival," asking the faithful present to "accompany this visit with prayer."
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