Interfaith Representatives Attend Jokowi And Pope Francis Meeting At The Jakarta Palace

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) when receiving Pope Francis at the Jakarta Palace, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (INDONESIA PAPAL VISIT COMMITTEE)

JAKARTA - A number of interfaith representatives attended a meeting between President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Pope Francis at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, September 4.

PBNU General Chairperson Yahya Cholil Staquf or Gus Yahya was seen along with five other interfaith representatives. Meanwhile, officials representing Indonesia, including Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

During this meeting, President Jokowi and Pope Francis discussed the development of global peace. Indonesia and the Vatican have the same commitment in realizing world peace.

"Indonesia and the Vatican have the same commitment, namely fostering peace and brotherhood and ensuring prosperity for mankind," said Jokowi.

Jokowi hopes that the apoltholic trip, which is also a state visit, can produce support for peace and resolution of the Russia-Ukraine and Palestinian conflicts.

Jokowi said during his 4-day visit to Indonesia, Pope Francis would hold a number of meetings. "He, Your Honor, Sri Paus, held state meetings, meetings with diplomatic, representatives of the community, interfaith shops at the Istiqlal Mosque and the holy mass," he concluded.