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As Indonesia welcomes Pope Francis' visit, an Indonesian priest, who is an official at the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, speaks of the significance of the Pope 's 45th Apostolic Journey abroad. Pope Francis’ 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, taking him to four nations in Asia and Oceania, sees him visiting Indonesia, where 87% of the population is Muslim.Fr. Marcus Solo Kewuta, SVD,
This diversity, he said, requires a daily engagement in interreligious dialogue, encompassing various forms such as"the dialogue of life, dialogue of collaboration, dialogue of spiritual exchanges, and dialogue of theological reflections." "I'm personally very happy that the interreligious Dialogue Program is really the centre of the visit of Pope Francis to Indonesia," he said.A critical element in Indonesia's approach to interreligious harmony is the concept of Pancasila, the philosophical foundation of the nation.
These pillars not only guide the nation's governance but also promote a shared identity among Indonesians, regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds. Pope Francis will appreciate these principles, Fr. Marcus pointed out:"I'm sure Pope Francis will really appreciate that for the way he is."While Indonesia is often cited as a model of successful interreligious coexistence, Fr. Marcus acknowledged the challenges posed by rising intolerance and radical fundamentalism.
He also noted that Jakarta’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is just across the road from the city’s largest mosque in Jakarta. This proximity and the physical connection between the cathedral and the mosque via a “Tunnel of Friendship”, he said, serve as a powerful symbol of religious fraternity and mutual respect.
“Many, many years back, some important Indonesian figures, established good relations with the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue in the Vatican and we regularly invited them to participate and to come to international meetings. They came and participated with joy," he said."And that is just to underline that interreligious dialogue is actually part of our life."As Indonesia welcomes the Pope, Fr.
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