Catholic Church Mission
Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar
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“Oh how I would like a poor church and a church for the poor”
Pope Francis
UB, March 18, 2013 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
“Habemus Papam” = “We have a Pope”.
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This having been announced, the big talks about the shocking and surprising announcement of Benedict XVI’s (now Pope Emeritus) resignation and the uncertainties and speculations of who would succeed him has settled down with the breaking news His Eminence Most Rev. Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio’s election to the papacy. Long live Holy Father Francis! Let us thank God, in unison with the Christian world, for giving us a promising Church Leader who is very much acclaimed as a defender/protector of the poor and marginalized. Pope Francis seems to lead his life in the footsteps of his predecessor and that of St. Francis of Assisi, whose name he took for his papal name.
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we thank God, we bless and pray for our new pontiff so that he has the wisdom, courage, determination, and sincerity to lead us. May his simplicity, humility, and pastoral wisdom be an exemplar for us all. We, too, have to extend our hearty felicitations or congratulations to him and pledge our unwavering support. I am now asking you through your pastors in your Church communities to give your signatures on papers prepared for this activity. May, through this simple gesture, the Holy Father may perceive and feel our loving and prayerful support for him. May our Heavenly Mother intercede for us and may our loving God bestow His abundant blessing to everyone. I wish you all a meaningful and fruitful Holy Week and a Glorious Easter.
+Msgr. Wens S. Padilla, CICM Apostolic Prefect/Bishop
Dear Most Holy Father, We, your missionaries and believers in this mission of the vast steppes, Mongolia, land of Chinggis Khaan, wish to convey our sincere and heartfelt felicitations at your ascension to the Chair of St. Peter. We have closely followed the events regarding your election to the papacy through the mass media. We feel happy and grateful that you are now our Pope. We keep you in our fervent prayers. Bless us, Your Holiness as we bless you with our prayerful intentions and best wishes! SIGNATURES: