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Volcano destroys Indonesia Catholic convent, killing religious sister
Sister Nikolin Padjo, head of a local monastery in Boru, Wulanggitang, died in the eruption, according to a report by ... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th apostolic journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be... 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
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
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
First Indonesian priest ordained in the U.S. excited for Pope Francis’ visit
Father Miguel Marie, a Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word, was born in West Java, Indonesia, and emigrated to northern... Read more
3 Marian holy sites in the Muslim nation of Indonesia
Records dating back to the 16th century indicate that the first Catholic traditions in Indonesia were established following the first... Read more
Indonesian island set to become an international Catholic pilgrim destination
The government of Indonesia plans to boost religious tourism on Flores Island, famous for its history and Catholic heritage. Read more
Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to ‘strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace’
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, the Vatican... Read more
Indonesian bishops say Palm Sunday cathedral bombing ‘disgraced human dignity’
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have strongly condemned the Palm Sunday suicide bombing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral on the... Read more
Indonesian president condemns Palm Sunday bombing at Catholic cathedral
Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned a bomb attack at a Catholic cathedral after a Palm Sunday Mass that killed two... Read more
Palm Sunday bombing at cathedral in Indonesia injures Catholics leaving Mass
A suspected suicide bomb attack has targeted Catholics leaving a cathedral after Palm Sunday Mass on the Indonesian island of... Read more
Indonesian Catholic bishops call for justice in local elections
The bishops of Indonesia urged Catholics to participate in the upcoming local elections by voting for Catholics who honor the... Read more
Killing of catechist alarms Indonesia’s Catholic bishops
Catholic bishops in Indonesia met with government officials this week to express concern about the violence in Papua after a... Read more
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis' Malta trip postponed
The Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to the islands of Malta and Gozo May 31 has been postponed... Read more
Amid terrorism fears in Indonesia, heavy security planned for Christmas
Authorities in Indonesia are expected to deploy 160,000 security personnel to ensure Christmas and New Year’s celebrations safe, according to... Read more
Indonesian police identify couple responsible for attack on Filipino cathedral
Indonesian authorities released Tuesday the names of a couple whom they believe to have orchestrated a January terrorist attack on... Read more
Catholic woman with schizophrenia being held for blasphemy in Indonesia
A mentally ill woman who identified herself as a Catholic is being held for blasphemy in Indonesia after an incident... Read more
Indonesian woman loses Supreme Court appeal over blasphemy conviction
Indonesia's Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Buddhist woman who was convicted of blasphemy for complaining about the... Read more
