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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh attend an official welcoming ceremony in Ulaanbaatar.

Putin meets Mongolian president under cloud of war crimes

Putin warmly welcomed despite a warrant for his arrest

September 3, 2024| AFP
Pope Francis meets with a religious leader during an ecumenical and interreligious meeting in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar to show support for interfaith dialogue. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli / AFP

Religious quotes and news – September 10, 2023

Snippets of religious quotes and highlights of events from around the world

September 10, 2023| Fr Joe Borg
Pilgrims attend the Pope's Mass at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar. Photo: AFP

Pope hails power of interfaith dialogue for peace in Mongolia

The pope also reiterated his call for greater protection of the environment

September 3, 2023| AFP
Pope Francis (C) attends a welcoming ceremony at the Apostolic Nunciature to Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar. Photo: AFP

Pope arrives in Mongolia, sends message of 'unity and peace' to China

There are around 1,400 Catholics in Mongolia

September 1, 2023| AFP