"Pope Francis Unites Mongolian Catholics in Historic Papal Mass"
Pope Francis presided over a Mass in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, attended by the entire Catholic population of the country, which is estimated to be the world's smallest per capita. In his homily, the pope emphasized the nomadic tradition of many Mongolians and highlighted the Christian faith as a source of spiritual fulfillment. The Mass was conducted in Mongolian, English, and Italian, and several Buddhist monks were in attendance. Earlier in the day, the pope participated in an inter-religious service, urging all religions to live in harmony and reject ideological fundamentalism. Despite criticism from conservative Catholics, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue.