INDONESIA Pope tells Indonesian Church that missionaries ‘walk hand in hand’

INDONESIA Pope tells Indonesian Church that missionaries ‘walk hand in hand’

“Proclaiming the Gospel does not mean imposing or opposing one’s faith to that of others,” Francis said in his meeting with bishops, clergy, and pastoral workers in Jakarta cathedral. Calling a catechist to him, he said that catechists carry the Church forward. “What keeps the world going is not the self-interest, it is the charity … Read more

The Jakarta Post heeds his warning on democracy and human rights

The pontiff left Rome on the long flight to Jakarta. Tomorrow he will arrive at the nunciature; on Wednesday morning, he will be officially welcomed at the Presidential Palace. For President Joko Widodo, Francis is a “top figure” with whom he will discuss global issues, like Ukraine and Gaza”. Much hope is placed in the … Read more