Pope makes historic visit to Mongolia, sends message of peace and religious freedom to China

• Pope Francis visited Mongolia, marking the first ever papal trip to the predominantly Buddhist country.
• The pope praised Mongolia's tradition of religious tolerance dating back to the time of Genghis Khan.
• Francis called for peace, dialogue, and universal fraternity during his visit.
• The Catholic Church has had an official presence in Mongolia since 1992 when the country adopted religious freedom.
• The pope made overtures to China during the visit, sending greetings and urging Chinese Catholics to be good citizens.

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