With China on his mind, pope visits tiny Catholic flock in Mongolia

[1/6] A nun installs a poster with an image of Pope Francis outside the bishop's house, where he is expected to stay during his Apostolic Journey, one day ahead of his arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Predominantly Buddhist Mongolia has just 1,450 Catholics Francis’ policy is to draw attention to people on periphery Vatican has had difficult relations with China Mongolia seen as possible intermediary with Beijing VATICAN CITY, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Pope Francis heads to Mongolia on Thursday, a predominantly Buddhist country with just 1,450 Catholics, which the Vatican…