ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Pope Francis praised the 'wisdom' of the Mongolian people Saturday, in harmony with nature and embracing spirituality, while warning the young democracy of risks such as corruption and environmental ruin.
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Pope Francis praised the"wisdom" of the Mongolian people Saturday, in harmony with nature and embracing spirituality, while warning the young democracy of risks such as corruption and environmental ruin.
Mongolia's Shamanist and Buddhist traditions of living in harmony with nature and its creatures"can contribute significantly to the urgent and no longer deferrable efforts to protect and preserve planet Earth", he said. Vast swathes of the country's territory are also at risk of desertification due to climate change, overgrazing and mining.
"Although Mongolians are Buddhists, it is lovely to receive a Pope from Rome in our country. Also, his visit is very beneficial to our country in many aspects, from reputation to the economy," he said. But one Chinese woman in attendance told AFP that seeing the pope will"basically be like seeing Jesus".
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