2011-10-17 16:43:54

Pope receives Mongolia’s president


(October 17, 2011) Pope Benedict XVI on Monday received in the Vatican the president of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj with both sides expressing appreciation for the Church’s work in the vast central-east Asian nation. Elbegdorj later met Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone along with Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti. A communiqué by the Vatican press office said that “in the course of cordial exchanges, the good relations existing between Mongolia and the Holy See were recalled, as well as the understanding and cooperation between Church and State in the educational and social sectors.” “Furthermore, the political situation in Asia was examined, with particular attention to the importance of intercultural and interreligious dialogue for the promotion of peace and justice.” Diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Holy See was been established 1992.








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