Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to visit Mongolia, as neighboring Russia, China look on | National Catholic Reporter
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Pope Francis praises Mongolia for centuries of religious freedom as he starts his visit | PBS NewsHour
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Ottawa announces more than $30M for Indigenous communities, organizations to mark papal visit | CBC News
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