Pope Francis promotes religious harmony in Indonesia, condemning wars led by violent extremism
As he continues to promote religious harmony, Pope Francis visited Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, on Thursday.
Pope Francis Celebrates Mass With 100,000 Worshippers in Indonesia
More than 100,000 worshippers participated in Pope Francis’ celebration of Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday. The Holy Father encouraged the country’s Catholics to always listen to the word of God — especially in times of weariness, disappointment, and failure.
LIVE: Pope Francis holds a Mass in Jakarta stadium during Indonesia visit
Watch live as Pope Frances holds a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, which is expected to draw some 60,000 people. Catholics represent about 3% of
Pope Francis, Indonesian Grand Imam share a tender moment
Nasaruddin Umar, the imam, leaned over to kiss Francis on the forehead as the 87-year-old pontiff, in his wheelchair, was preparing to leave the Istaqlal Mosque in Jakarta. In return, the pope grasped Nasaruddin’s hand, kissed it and held it to his cheek.
Catholics Revel In Pope Frenzy At Indonesia Stadium Mass
On her way to Indonesia's national football stadium, Anastasia Ida Ediati said the long journey to see Pope Francis at an open-air mass was just another sign of her devotion to the Catholic faith.
Pope Francis' Historic Jakarta Mass: A Call to Live and Listen to the Word
Pope Francis urged Catholics to embrace true discipleship by both listening to and living the Word of God during a historic mass in Jakarta
Pope Francis joins Indonesian imamin in call for religious peace in Jakarta
Pope Francis and one of Indonesia's most prominent Muslim imams called for peace and religious harmony Thursday during the pontiff's final day in the country.
Watch live as Pope Francis meets bishops in Indonesia after warning against religious extremism
Watch live as Pope Francis meets bishops, priests and young people during his visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday 4. The pontiff today urged political leaders in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country to guard against religious extremism,
‘Please Bless This Stadium’: Pope Francis’ Visit Inspires Hope for World Cup Qualifier
Football fans were concerned about potential damage to the GBK Stadium, which was used for the mass attended by over 80,000 Catholics.
Pope Francis calls for peace during interfaith gathering at Jakarta mosque
Pope Francis joined the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque in pledging to work together to promote peace and protect the environment, issuing a joint call for interfaith friendship and common cause at the heart of Francis’ visit to Indonesia.
Video: LIVE: Pope Francis meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jakarta
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will meet Pope Francis at the presidential palace in Jakarta as the pope opens his visit to Indonesia with a packed first day, meeting political and religious leaders and setting a rigorous pace for an 11-day,
Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
For many trans women living on the fringes of the nation’s society, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis a ...
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Pope urges Indonesian Catholics to live out Gospel love, spread hope
Even members of the most remote, smallest and poorest Christian communities are called to share the Gospel by the way they ...
'Like Jesus' presence': Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Indonesia
Only rockstars and presidents can usually fill Indonesia's national stadium, but on Thursday it was octogenarian Pope Francis ...
Pope and imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque make joint call to fight violence, protect planet
Pope Francis has joined the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque in pledging to work together to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the planet.
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Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Jakarta
The event was the high point of the 87-year-old pope's four days in Jakarta on the first stop of a 12-day tour of Southeast ...