JAKARTA - The Jakarta Cathedral Church has prepared a capacity of up to 2,500 people for the Requiem Mass or mass to pray for Pope Francis' spirit which will be held on Thursday (24/4) at 18.00 WIB.
The head of the Jakarta Cathedral Church, Romo Hani Rudi Hartoko, said that this mass is part of a series of spirit prayers held in the next few days by Catholics around the world.
The Mass at the Jakarta Cathedral will be led by the Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia, Archbishop Piero Pioppo, together with Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo and Chairman of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Antonius Subianto Bunjamin.
However, he ensured that the celebration of the mass facilitated by the Vatican Embassy to Indonesia was open to the public and could come without the previous registration process.
The committee will only prepare a number of seats specifically for invited guests from diplomatic circles and representatives of the Government of Indonesia.
"Regarding the names of officials, including the President, there is no definite information. We are still waiting for confirmation," said Father Hani as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, April 22.
He explained that the implementation of mass will also take place in a simple manner, according to the spirit of Pope Francis, who is known as a humble figure and close to the people.
He confirmed this simplicity with no special liturgical, but it will be held like an ordinary spirit mass, with special prayers for the late Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church. This is because Pope Francis wants to be remembered as a herder, not as a great figure who is exaggerated.
"He died on Monday (21/4), Easter Second, not long after conveying the message of Urbi et Orbi. So on the one hand we pray to let go, but on the other hand is to emphasize the belief that faith will all return to Him." said Father Hani.
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