NARRATIVE – In Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, Francis signed a new charter of cooperation between Catholics and Muslims.
Special Envoy to Jakarta
This Thursday morning Pope Francis accomplished one of the of the major events of his trip to Indonesiaa visit to the “Friendship Tunnel” linking the Catholic Cathedral and the city’s Grand Mosque, followed by the signing of a Charter of good understanding with Indonesian Islam. ” I hope that our communities will be increasingly open to interreligious dialogue, said the Popeand that they are a symbol of the peaceful coexistence that characterizes Indonesia. “It matters to him” to oppose the sign of fraternity to the many signs of threat, to dark periods. By welcoming the other and respecting their identity, this invites us to a common path, made of friendship, leading towards the light. »
Without making the sign of the cross, the pope began by blessing the Tunnel of Friendship using this formula: “ I raise my prayer to God, the Creator of all, that He may bless all those who will pass through this Tunnel in…
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