Pope Francis on Saturday called on leaders to dispel the “dark clouds of war,” speaking in a country sandwiched between two world powers – Russia and China – he has targeted in a Vatican diplomatic …
Vatican hopes to improve relations with China and Russia during Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia
For the first time ever, a Catholic pope is visiting the majority-Buddhist country of Mongolia, sandwiched between Russia and China. CNN Senior Vatican Analyst John Allen talks about the significance …
Old Gobi Mongolian Grill building in east Vancouver appeared under renovation before fire
Singed walls are left as a remnant of the fire that broke out at the old Gobi Mongolian Grill restaurant last month. Vancouver Fire was dispatched to the property at 14387 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in the …
UPDATE 3-Pope Francis lands in Mongolia, home to tiny Catholic flock
Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday to greet its tiny Catholic contingent, having earlier sent a blessing of “unity and peace” from his plane to China, with which the Vatican has had difficult …
UPDATE 1-With China on his mind, pope visits tiny Catholic flock in Mongolia
Pope Francis headed to Mongolia on Thursday, a predominantly Buddhist country with just 1,450 Catholics, which the Vatican hopes can act as a facilitator to improve difficult relations with China. The …
‘Lively in faith’: Pope Francis heads to Mongolia with eye on diplomacy
Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church’s troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts.
Mongolia’s rocky road to prosperity
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Outlook news every morning. For foreign visitors, the warm hospitality of Mongolia’s centuries-long nomadic tradition is alive and well …
Mongolia’s rocky road to prosperity
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Outlook news every morning. For foreign visitors, the warm hospitality of Mongolia’s centuries-long nomadic tradition is alive and well …
Mongolian woman eager to welcome Pope Francis keeps up tea-spilling tradition
ARVAIKHEER, Mongolia, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Perlimaa Gavaadandov offers a tribute to the sky by splashing a cup of freshly boiled milk tea just outside her yurt on the edge of Mongolia’s grasslands, …
The Hidden Cause Behind Mongolia’s Deadly Summer Floods
As residents and businesses recover from damages, Mongolian youths set up a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the individuals who passed away during the flooding. The mayor’s office donated …