Pope Francis in Indonesia
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Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea amid report of arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with 100,000 worshippers in Indonesia
Upon entering the stadium in a wheelchair, Pope Francis was immediately greeted by loud cheers and cries of “Viva Papa!”... Read more
Pope Francis and grand imam sign joint declaration at Indonesia mosque
Pope Francis signs interfaith declaration at Indonesia’s largest mosque, promoting religious harmony and condemning violence. Read more
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s high birth rate is an example for other countries
The 87-year-old pontiff said the diverse nation’s high fertility rate should be an example for other countries around the world. Read more
Pope Francis invites Indonesia’s Catholics to share ‘joy of encountering Christ’
“Proclaiming the Gospel … [means] giving and sharing the joy of encountering Christ always with great respect and fraternal affection... Read more
Pope Francis begins Indonesia visit with call for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
On Francis’ first full day in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders to protect the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, the first leg of his longest trip ever
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, launching his challenging 11-day, four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania amid warm... Read more
What it’s like to be a Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim country
Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia spotlights the unique experience of the country’s 8.3 million Catholics who navigate daily life in... Read more
In Muslim Indonesia, a Catholic monastery has become part of the community
Sister Martha Driscoll, the founding superior of a monastery in Java, shares what life is like for Catholics in the... Read more
20,000 miles over the sea: Here’s where Pope Francis is headed in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2 that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,... Read more
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal emphasized that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, widespread corruption continues to undermine its potential. Read more
