Procession in Golo Popa in the Diocese of Ruteng.
» The Church is very concerned about increasing attacks on religious minorities. «
Holy Mass under provisional conditions: ACN is supporting the construction of a new chapel for Golo Popa in the Diocese of Ruteng.
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Indonesia. There have been repeated attacks in recent years – including on churches. It is not without reason that Pope Francis placed the exchange between religious communities at the centre of his visit to Indonesia. Our support for the Indonesian Church is diverse and far-reaching. It includes Mass stipends for priests, the training and continued education of religious sisters, support for retreats organised by religious congregations and financial aid for construction projects, including for parishes or monasteries in need of further space. However, ensuring good mobility for priests is also essential in this vast island nation. For instance, we were able to support the Redemptorist Fathers, who work in the Parish of St Andrew Ngallu in the eastern part of the island of Sumba, with the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle. This is necessary because the parish spans a large area, encompassing 21 chapel communities. The new four-wheel- drive vehicle makes the pastoral work of the priests much easier.
Pope Francis promotes interreligious exchange in Jakarta
Pope Francis’ three-day visit from 3 to 6 September 2024 brought a sense of renewed confidence to many Christians in Indonesia. Not least because the Pope was advocating interre- ligious exchange. He met with
various religious and government representatives in the capital Jakarta and signed a declaration with the Grand Imam of the largest mosque in Asia on the shared con- cern of Christians and Muslims for peace and the integrity of creation.
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