Pope greets Chinese people at Mongolia Mass

Pope Francis sent a special greeting to China’s “noble” people on Sunday, giving them a special shout-out at the end of a Mass celebrated in neighbouring Mongolia during a papal visit that was largely overshadowed by Beijing and its crackdown on religious minorities. __ Associated Press religion coverage is supported by The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. (Sept. 4)