Jakarta: Pope Francis began an 11-day fast pace four-nation tour across tropical Southeast Asia and Oceania that would test his health and endurance. He encouraged Indonesia to resist religious intolerance and live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity.” After meeting with departing President Joko Widodo and other Indonesian officials at the presidential palace, Francis spent his first full day in Indonesia attending events. In the afternoon, he welcomed Catholic priests, nuns, and seminarians at Jakarta’s largest cathedral. Cannons blasted as Francis and President-elect Prabowo Subianto stepped out onto…
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