Pope Francis engaged in interfaith dialogue at the Istiqlal Mosque, honored humanitarian champions, and celebrated Mass urging unity, compassion, and the power of living the Word.
In Jakarta, Pope Francis spent his first full day making public appearances, emphasizing mutual respect and harmony among political and religious groups, aligned with the nation's motto, "Unity in Diversity."
On September 4, Pope Francis addressed bishops, priests, deacons, religious men and women, seminarians, and catechists at Jakarta’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, urging them to live by the virtues of faith, fraternity, and compassion.
Pope Francis has arrived in Rome at the conclusion of his 32nd Apostolic Journey abroad that took him to Thailand and Japan. During the flight from Tokyo to Rome, he sent messages to the Heads of those States flown over along the route, praying for the peace and prosperity of their respective nations.
