VATICAN/MONGOLIA - Leo XIV receives Cardinal Marengo and the abbot of Gandan Monastery, the heart of Mongolian Buddhism
by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Vatican City – This morning Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, and the Venerable D. Javzandorj, the 30th Khamba Nomun Khan and abbot of Gandantegchinlen Monastery, known as Gandan, the largest in the country. "We are very happy about the important relationship of dialogue and cooperation between the Catholic Church and the Buddhist world in Mongolia," Cardinal Marengo told Agenzia Fides. "It was a cordial meeting. We are deeply grateful for the kindness and generosity of Pope Leo. Despite his very demanding schedule and…
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