Chinese Catholics flocked to Mongolia’s capital to see Pope Francis this weekend, getting a glimpse of grand public expressions of religious faith unthinkable back home, and visitors expressed hope …
UPDATE 1-Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
Pope Francis, in words that appeared to be aimed at China rather than the neighbouring country he was visiting, said on Saturday that governments have nothing to fear from the Catholic Church because …
South LA Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground On Site With Racist Past
A property that once banned “any person of the African or Mongolian race” will soon be home to 122 new apartments for low-income renters.
Pope, in Mongolia, laments “earth devastated by countless conflicts”
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 …
Pope warns Mongolia of risks from corruption, environmental destruction
Pope Francis celebrated Mongolia’s rich and ancient culture Saturday during the first papal visit to the country, while warning the young democracy of risks from corruption and destruction of the …
Pope, in Mongolia, laments “earth devastated by countless conflicts”
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 …