Indonesia: Pope Francis meets Joko Widodo, rebuts extremism DW 09/04/2024
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Pope Francis emphasized that the Church aims to strengthen interreligious dialogue, crucial for fostering harmony and ensuring peace in a troubled world.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted the need for freedom and tolerance, stating that this is what both Indonesia and the Vatican want to promote.
The Pope recognized that extremists manipulate religion to impose their views through deception and violence, undermining genuine faith and peace.
As Indonesia faces challenges with extremism, the Pope's visit underscores the importance of Southeast Asia to the Vatican as a growing hub of faith.
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