Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo

Catholic and Muslim leaders believe Pope Francis’ recent visit to Indonesia would make the rapport among religions in the country stronger.

Pope Francis underlined the importance of fostering religious harmony to protect human dignity, end the cycle of poverty, and promote peace during the third day of his apostolic visit to Indonesia.

On the second stage of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea following a four-day visit to Indonesia.

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 said to all the Indonesian civil authorities, "Interfaith communication promotes respect for one another," in Jakarta at the Istana Negara presidential palace in Jakarta on September 04.

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

Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo, Archbishop of Jakarta, talked about the need for ecological repentance in caring for God's creation.

Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the President of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) and the Archbishop of Jakarta (DKI), issued a Lenten pastoral letter 2022 with the theme "Upholding Human Dignity: The More You Love, The More You Care, The More You Witness."