Pope Leo meets with the President of Mongolia

In addition to meeting with Pope Leo, the President also meets with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. These talks focused on cultural collaboration and the Church9;s contribution to the country, particularly in the fields of healthcare and education.

Pope Leo XIV greets the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa (@VATICAN MEDIA)

On 4 December 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in audience the President of Mongolia, H.E. Mr. Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. Following the audience, the President met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, and the Reverend Monsignor Mihăiță Blaj, Under-Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions at the Secretariat of State, the good relations between the Holy See and Mongolia were highlighted, with a shared desire to further develop these ties, particularly in the cultural field. The positive contribution of the local Catholic Church to Mongolian society was also noted, especially in the areas of education and healthcare.

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