The Archbishop Of Jakarta Invites Smart Catholics To Choose Leaders In The 2024 Election

JAKARTA - Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyono invites Catholics to be smart in choosing a leader at the Christmas Mass, Monday, December 25.

"So being smart (selecting a leader) means, among other things, choosing a person, what is known for? If this person is known to be diligent in doing good, because his concern is chosen," said Ignatius Cardinal at the Cathedral Church, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, Monday, December 25.

"But if it's okay, you have run already, that's not necessary, at best follow which current," continued the Cardinal.

In the press conference, Ignatius Cardinal also emphasized that choosing a leader in the 2024 election is a responsibility for all citizens.

"So the first advice we give to Catholics, but other people I don't have any authority, but to Catholics please come to vote for our candidates for leaders with their respective hearts," explained the Cardinal.

The cardinal said there was no coercion to elect a presidential candidate, he suggested becoming an intelligent voter and in accordance with conscience.

"If it has been proven, fight for the common good, I will choose that," he said.

Bishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo held a press conference after the Christmas Mass at the Cathedral Church, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta on Monday, December 25.

On this occasion, Ignatius Cardinal explained that this year's Christmas 2023 theme is "Glory to Allah of Prosperous Peace on Earth".