"Pope Francis Unveils Inspiring Programme, Logo, and Motto for Historic Visit to Mongolia"

Pope Francis will make a historic visit to Mongolia from August 31 to September 4, 2023. The visit will include meetings with political authorities, representatives of the Catholic Church, and charity workers, as well as participation in an ecumenical and interreligious meeting and the celebration of Holy Mass. The motto of the visit is "Hoping Together," emphasizing the importance of bilateral cooperation between the Holy See and Mongolia. The logo features a map of Mongolia, a traditional Mongolian dwelling, and a cross. Pope Francis is the first Pope to visit Mongolia, a sparsely populated sovereign state with a history of religious repression and a growing Catholic community.