"In order to foster a peaceful and fruitful harmony that ensures peace ... the Church desires to strengthen interreligious dialogue," Francis said after his meeting with Widodo.
"Freedom and tolerance is what Indonesia together with the Vatican want to spread ... in the midst of an increasingly turbulent world," Widodo echoed.
"(Extremists), through the distortion of religion, attempt to impose their views by using deception and violence," Francis added.
Despite concerns about his fragile health, the pope appeared lively as he greeted children in traditional dress and waving flags at his arrival.
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