Speaking in Jakarta, the pontiff said “mutual respect” was the key to harmony in the majority-Muslim country, where a pluralist tradition has been put to the test by extremist groups.
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Pope Praises Indonesia’s ‘Delicate Balance’ Within Diversity
The pontiff said “mutual respect” was the key to harmony in the majority-Muslim country, where a pluralist tradition has been put to the test by extremist groups.
Pope Francis Begins Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel and meetings in tropical climates.
Pope Francis Begins Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel and meetings in tropical climates.
Nicaragua Shutters 1,500 NGOs, Many of Them Churches
The government of President Daniel Ortega revoked the legal status of hundreds of evangelical groups as part of its crackdown on institutions that do not bow to its authority.
In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
New Zealand Abuse in Care Report Speaks of ‘National Catastrophe’
The head of a six-year investigation into mistreatment in orphanages, mental health institutions and elsewhere said it found an “unthinkable national catastrophe” unfolding over decades.
Italian Monks Rebuild Quake-Ravaged Monastery, Giving Hope to Region
Eight years after devastating earthquakes ravaged central Italy, the reopening of a monastery is an inspiration for an area still struggling to recover.
In Argentina, Milei’s Devotion to Judaism Influences His Politics
Javier Milei has developed a public devotion to Judaism unusual for a leader of a predominantly Roman Catholic country.