Leadership Of The DPR Religious Commission Praises Pope Francis' Simplicity

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JAKARTA - Commission VIII of the DPR RI welcomes the arrival of Pope Francis, who is the Head of the Vatican City State as well as the Head of the Holy See Government to Indonesia. The DPR hopes that Pope Francis' visit can strengthen tolerance between religious communities, both in Indonesia and in the world.

"It is an honor for our nation, the Indonesian people, to have the honor of Pope Francis' visit, the Supreme Leader of Catholic Religion," said Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII Ace Hasan Syadzily, Tuesday, September 3.

"As a pluralistic nation, we welcome Pope Francis' visit with joy and joy," continued the great politician in the pesantren environment.

Ace also praised Pope Francis' simplicity. When he arrived in Indonesia today, Pope Francis was seen boarding the Kijang Innova Zenix car and chose to sit in the passenger seat in front of the car when he was about to leave Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Banten.

Pope Francis is also known to have used commercial aircraft on his way from Rome to Indonesia. The Pope Francis Visit Committee previously stated that the Supreme Leader of the World Catholic Church while in Indonesia will board ordinary cars, not luxury cars or bullet-proof cars.

"He is a humble and friendly figure for anyone. Pope Francis is an example of religious leaders who show simplicity," explained Ace.

Furthermore, the chairman of the House of Representatives Commission of Religion said that Pope Francis was a figure who spread tolerance. Ace hopes that his visit to Indonesia can strengthen relations and solidarity between religious believers, especially since Indonesia is a country that has many diversity.

"Pope Francis also gave a strong message as a religious leader who always called for peace in world seatreos," said the legislator from the West Java II electoral district.

Ace then appealed to all Indonesian people to support order during Pope Francis' visit which is scheduled to be in Indonesia from 3-6 September 2024.

"Indonesia must show that we are a country that upholds diversity," said Ace.

Pope Francis' arrival in Indonesia to make an autolic trip to a number of neighboring countries such as Papua New Guinea and Singapore. Pope Francis' visit is a historic moment that Catholics in the country have been waiting for.

For four days in Indonesia, Pope Francis will hold state meetings to diplomatic meetings. Such as meetings with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), meetings with the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the community, to meetings with interfaith figures at the Istiqlal Mosque.

At its peak, Pope Francis will lead the Kudus Mass at Gelora Bung Karno on September 5, 2024. The worship activity is expected to be attended by 80 thousand Catholics.