Pope Francis said the Vatican will increase interfaith dialogue to help counter extremism and intolerance. He delivered the first address of his Asia Pacific tour in Indonesia's Istana Merdeka, with President Joko Widodo, government officials and members of the diplomatic community in attendance.
Pope Francis said the Vatican will increase interfaith dialogue to help counter extremism and intolerance. He delivered the first address of his Asia Pacific tour in Indonesia's Istana Merdeka, with President Joko Widodo , government officials and members of the diplomatic community in attendance.
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