Mongolia put its history and culture on display as Pope Francis visited the Asian nation. Although it was the first trip to the country by a Roman Catholic pontiff, he noted that the two entities have ties dating back many centuries.
Tag: Religion and Belief
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Pope Visits Mongolia, With an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics there. But it also brings him close to two great powers that have vexed him.
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Pope Says a Strong U.S. Faction Offers a Backward, Narrow View of the Church
In unusually sharp remarks published this week, Pope Francis said some conservative American Catholics wrongly ignore much of the Church’s mission and reject the possibility of change.
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H.B.O. Is Tackling Religion in the Most Remarkable Ways
“The Righteous Gemstones” remains a surprisingly complex (and hilarious) take on American faith.
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After the Fires, Native Hawaiians Find Strength in Spirituality
On an island where Christianity and Buddhism are also prominent, many are finding strength in traditional Hawaiian spirituality and culture.