Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
Source: Reuters
Pope, in Mongolia, sends apparent message to China on Catholic aims
Philip Pullella
Updated Sat, September 2, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT·3 min read
ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) -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 it has no political agenda.
Francis, 86, made his comments in Mongolia, which has only 1,450 Catholics and where the tiny Church has good relations with a government that has expressed appreciation for its social, health and charitable activities.
On his first working day in Mongolia, the government feted the pope with traditional events such a parade including men on horseback dressed as ancient Mongol warriors.
In an address to bishops, priests, missionaries and pastoral workers, he said Jesus gave no political mandate to his apostles but told them to alleviate the sufferings of a "wounded humanity" through faith.
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