Kasmir Nema, RVA News

Pope Francis delivered a powerful homily at Sir John Guise Stadium, urging the people of Papua New Guinea to open their hearts to God, reject fear, and build a more united society.

Pope Francis called for greater unity, responsible use of resources, and a focus on spiritual values during his address to Papua New Guinea's leaders, civil society, and diplomatic corps.

On September 4, Pope Francis addressed bishops, priests, deacons, religious men and women, seminarians, and catechists at Jakarta’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, urging them to live by the virtues of faith, fraternity, and compassion.

Pope Francis emphasized the vital role of harmony in diversity and called for the reinforcement of social justice and divine blessings as key pillars for promoting peace and well-being in Indonesia, a nation of vast cultural and religious diversity.

Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, marking a significant moment in the nation's history.

In a historic gesture coinciding with Pope Francis’s Apostolic Visit to Indonesia, the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI), in collaboration with PT Pos Indonesia, has unveiled a special stamp themed "Pope Francis’s Visit to Indonesia."

Pope Francis is set to make a historic visit to Indonesia as part of his apostolic journey through Southeast Asia and the Pacific from September 2 to 13, 2024.

Pope Francis has established the Diocese of Labuan Bajo in West Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia, following extensive preparation by Bishop Siprianus Hormat, local priests, and the faithful.

Fr. Paulus Budi Kleden, SVD, as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ende in Indonesia, until now Superior General of the Society of the Divine Word.

Pope Francis appointed Father Hironimus Pakaenoni as the new bishop of the Archdiocese of Kupang on March 9.