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What did the children give to Pope Francis at Jakarta airport?...
The Holy Father was presented with a bouquet that noticeably was topped not by flowers, but by what looked like a bunch of fiery red chilis.
Minister Yaqut: Pope Francis’ visit reinforces Indonesia’s commitment to religious harmony
The Pope’s visit to Indonesia, a nation known for its Pancasila ideology and its motto Bhineka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity)
Pope Francis to meet religious leaders in Indonesia, celebrates coexistence at...
The mosque and the cathedral are linked by a 28.3-meter “tunnel of friendship” that was built by the government in 2020
Papal flight to Indonesia is most tracked flight today
Pope Francis arrived at 11:19 AM local time at the Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia
Indonesia releases ‘special stamps’ featuring Pope Francis’ key themes
Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, expressed hope that the stamps would help spread the Pope's message across the nation.
101 children to sing and play for Pope Francis in Jakarta
Ekaputra revealed that they incorporated ethnic music and some of the children will use Indigenous instruments in the performance
Cardinal Suharyo: Pope Francis a “beacon of hope” ahead of historic...
Cardinal Suharyo highlighted the Pope's commitment to promoting good relations between different religious groups
Cardinal Bo calls for ecological conversion and justice in Global South
Cardinal Bo echoed Pope Francis’ call for "green evangelization," encouraging the faithful to spread the Gospel through ecological actions
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal noted that while freedom of speech allows for open criticism of corruption, significant obstacles remain
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
“This provision is a positive fruit of the dialogue established over the years between the Holy See and the Chinese government"
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