As Pope Francis made his way to the Holy Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, the crowds erupted in jubilant cheers of “Viva il Papa!” Tens of thousands gathered in the stadium, braving the heat and humidity of Jakarta. The Pope spent over 45 minutes in the popemobile, riding through Madya Stadium where nearly 40,000 faithful followed the Mass on screens. He then proceeded to the capital’s largest stadium, where another 60,000 supporters greeted him with enthusiastic songs and choirs.
Today, people of all faiths gathered at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Southeast Asia’s largest mosque, for an interfaith meeting with Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar. The event showcased a shared commitment to unity and dialogue across religious boundaries. One attendee expressed their joy and pride in the occasion, viewing it as a significant blessing for the local community. Another participant voiced hopes for global peace and stronger religious harmony within Indonesia, emphasizing the importance of understanding and cooperation among different faiths.
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Pope Francis defends unity in diversity in Jakarta
Pope Francis concluded his visit to Indonesia with a significant day in Jakarta. He toured the Istiqlal Mosque and signed the Joint Declaration of Istiqlal 2024 with Grand Imam Dr. Nasaruddin Umar. In the evening, he celebrated Holy Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium before thanking the Indonesian people for their warm welcome. He now heads to Papua New Guinea for the next leg of his journey.
Pope Francis beamed with a smile of love and compassion as he met children with special needs during his meeting with beneficiaries from charitable organizations at the Indonesian Bishops' Conference Headquarters.
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Upholding love and fraternity, leaders of six world religions came together at the Interreligious Meeting held at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta. Pope Francis addressed the religious leaders highlighting the need for harmony and fraternity among religions.
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En route to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Jakarta, Pope Francis unexpectedly stopped the car to bless Marcella, a member of the St. Jude Thaddeus congregation, and her son Sean. Following Sean's blessing, Marcella began to nag incessantly.
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During his visit to Indonesia on Wednesday (September 4), Pope Francis highlighted Indonesia’s large families as a positive example, contrasting it with trends in other countries where people, he suggested, are choosing pets over children. He praised Indonesians for their commitment to family life, while questioning the growing trend in other nations of prioritizing pets over raising children. This echoes comments he made earlier in May at a Rome conference, where he noted a prevalence of pets in homes but a decline in the number of children.
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Pope Francis, passing through the iconic tunnel of friendship from St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral to Istiqlal Mosque was like bridging fraternal harmony between two world religions. At Istiqlal Mosque, the Holy Father signed the document of welcome amid a very cordial reception. The Pope then addressed the representatives of various religions at the Interreligious Meeting that followed. Religious harmony and fraternity were the highlights of his address.
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God’s merciful and unconditional love overflows through the Holy Father as he consoles a boy with disabilities at the Pope’s meeting with beneficiaries from charitable organizations in the Indonesian Bishops' Conference Headquarters.
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Setting an example of religious harmony and love beyond all barriers, Pope Francis is passing through the Tunnel of Friendship, an iconic tunnel that connects the interior of Istiqlal Mosque and St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. The Pope is participating in the interreligious meeting in Istiqlal Mosque, which is also the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.
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On Wednesday evening Pope Francis met the youth from Scholas Occurrentes at Graha Pemuda Youth House in Jakarta, Indonesia. Pope heard the testimonies of Scholas Occurrentes’s volunteers and students and discussed choosing dialogue over conflict. He stressed that war is always a defeat and encouraged the students to pursue peace and harmony.
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Key Moments from Pope Francis’ Second Day in Indonesia
Pope Francis’ first full day in Indonesia included a state welcome at Merdeka Palace, a speech on inter-religious dialogue at Istana Negara, and a visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption, where he spoke about faith, fraternity, and compassion. He also met with Jesuits, engaged with Scholas Occurrentes youth, and planted a mango tree. His visit underscores his mission of unity and peace.
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On Wednesday evening Pope Francis met the youth from Scholas Occurrentes at Graha Pemuda Youth House in Jakarta, Indonesia. Pope heard the testimonies of Scholas Occurrentes’s volunteers and students and discussed choosing dialogue over conflict. He stressed that war is always a defeat and encouraged the students to pursue peace and harmony.
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After arriving in Jakarta on Tuesday (September 3), Pope Francis met with homeless individuals, orphans, and refugees at the Apostolic Nunciature, offering comfort and hope. The gathering included Rohingya refugees supported by the Jesuit Refugee Service, orphaned children cared for by Dominican nuns, as well as the elderly and homeless served by the Community of Sant'Egidio, a Catholic association in Indonesia.
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Pope Francis arrived at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral amid cheering and singing children. Several dignitaries of the Indonesian Church were gathered to welcome the Holy Father to the Cathedral.
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Pope Francis on Wednesday urged political leaders in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, to promote peace and unity through interreligious dialogue. Speaking at the Istana Negara Hall, he emphasized the Church’s commitment to fostering harmony by eliminating prejudices and building mutual respect and trust. He cautioned against the manipulation of faith to sow hatred and discord, urging instead for a focus on peace, dialogue, and cooperation.
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On Tuesday, September 3, Pope Francis began a four-nation tour starting in Indonesia, marking the longest trip of his pontificate to date. Covering approximately 32,000 km (nearly 20,000 miles), his visit to Southeast Asia-Oceania also includes stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. This is the 45th overseas trip of his papacy.
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Pope Francis commenced his first public programs in Indonesia on 4 September by meeting with the authorities and diplomats of Indonesia, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace. Addressing the elite audience of Indonesia, the Pope reminded about working toward harmony and peace in the society and nation.
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Pope Francis will visit Istiqlal Mosque in Indonesia on September 5 for a meeting with leaders of the country's six major religions. The visit aims to promote peace and unity among different faiths in Indonesia, a nation with a rich diversity of religious beliefs.
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