Pope Francis praises Indonesians for hospitality: FM

Pope Francis recently commended the people of Indonesia for their exceptional hospitality during his visit. His remarks came after a bilateral meeting with President Joko Widodo at Merdeka Palace. The Pope highlighted the value of diversity, noting that Indonesia’s rich variety of cultures and beliefs should be celebrated as a source of harmony. His trip, part of a broader Asia-Pacific journey, includes visits to Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore, and features activities such as interfaith dialogues and a grand mass. This visit underscores Indonesia’s unique position as a peaceful, diverse nation with a significant Catholic community.

Pope Francis recently praised Indonesians for their warm hospitality during his visit, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi. The Pope’s comments came after a meeting with President Joko Widodo at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta. He emphasized the beauty of Indonesia’s diversity, describing it as a source of harmony and a model for peaceful coexistence. His visit, part of a broader Asia-Pacific journey, also includes an interfaith dialogue and a grand mass. The Pope’s trip highlights Indonesia’s role as a nation where diverse communities live together in peace.