Pope Francis gives 'noble' Chinese people shoutout at Mass in Mongolia in bid to warm ties

Francis brought up to the altar the retired and current bishops of Hong Kong, Cardinal John Hon Tong and Cardinal-elect Stephen Chow, clasped their hands and told the crowd that included many mainland Chinese pilgrims that he wished them all well.

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