JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin met directly and shook hands with Pope Leo XIV on the sidelines of the procession of the inauguration of the new Pope at the Vatican.
In his statement quoted on Monday, May 19, 2025, Muhaimin said that the warm encounter with the Pope was not just a form of respect, but also an affirmation of a joint commitment to building a world with a spirit of service, not domination.
"The warmth of the encounter with the Pope is not only a form of respect, but also an affirmation of a joint commitment to build the world with a spirit of service, not domination. Love and affection must be the main foundation in building the nation," said Cak Imin.
In his inauguration speech, Pope Leo XIV said that love is a true way of service. He emphasized that a more peaceful and just world can only be realized if inter-human relations are built on the basis of love, not power.
Muhaimin said that the message was in line with his presence as the official messenger from the President of the Republic of Indonesia to Pope Leo XIV.
The message contains Indonesia's full support and hopes that cooperation between Indonesia and the Vatican will continue to be an important part in maintaining global peace, fighting for humanitarian rights, and empowering the poor and marginalized.
"The hope of Pope Leo XIV to unite the entire world Catholic church as a force that heals and unites is a noble ideal that is in line with Indonesia's goal in maintaining world peace," he added.
Muhaimin also mentioned President Prabowo Subianto's commitment to placing diversity as the main foundation in realizing the general welfare agenda.
"Amid global uncertainty and conflict in various parts of the world, the hope of the Pope gives peace and confidence to all people of the world," he said.
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"This moment is not only a religious ceremony, but also a moral call for all world leaders to put back the values of love, humanity and justice as the core of public service and governance," concluded Cak Imin.
Muhaimin Iskandar together with the Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican as the official envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto.
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