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Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia

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2024 State Visit and Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to Indonesia
Official logo of the 2024 Papal Visit
Date3–6 September 2024
LocationJakarta
ThemeFaith, Fraternity and Compassion
(Indonesian: Iman, Persaudaraan dan Bela Rasa)
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WebsiteOfficial website

Pope Francis made a pastoral and state visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from 3 to 6 September 2024. He became the third pontiff to visit the country, following Paul VI in 3‒4 December 1970[1] and John Paul II in 8‒12 October 1989.[2] The theme of his visit was "Faith, Fraternity, and Compassion" (Indonesian: Iman, Persaudaraan dan Bela Rasa).[3]

Background

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Invitation and planning

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Pope Francis himself was originally set to visit Indonesia in 2020, as part of an apostolic journey also including East Timor and Papua New Guinea. The visit aimed to promote interfaith dialogue, especially significant given Indonesia's status as the largest Muslim-majority country. The visit was expected to strengthen ties between diverse religious communities, particularly between Catholics and Muslims. However, the visit was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel restrictions, health concerns, and the need to avoid large gatherings forced the Vatican to adjust plans. No rescheduled date was announced at the time, with future plans dependent on the global situation.[4][5]

In 2024, the Indonesian government, through President Joko Widodo, extended an official invitation to the Holy See for the visit.[6] This invitation was officially conveyed on 25 March 2024, by Archbishop Piero Pioppo, the Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia. The four-day visit to Indonesia, lasting from 3-6 September, marks his 45th international trip, making it the longest of his papacy.[7] Previously, some sources stated that Pope Francis will also visit East Nusa Tenggara and West Kalimantan. However it was later outed from the schedule for conciseness.[8]

Agenda

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The agenda was forwardly made and issued by the Bishops' Conference of Indonesia Pope Francis' agenda while in Indonesia as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office.[9]

Monday, September 2, 2024

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On 2 September 2024, Pope Francis departed from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Fiumicino, Rome to Jakarta, traveling on an ITA Airways commercial aircraft. During the flight to Jakarta, the Pope greeted around 85 journalists on board, thanking them personally. Several journalists presented him with meaningful gifts, including a replica of a historical inscription from Xian, a torch used by refugees, and a red football shirt in memory of an 11-year-old boy, symbolizing his commitment to compassion, solidarity, and the protection of migrants and refugees.[7][10] Pope Francis' decision to use a commercial ITA Airways jet for his apostolic visit to Indonesia was met with widespread praise from Indonesian social media and media outlets. With many lauded his "humble" approach to the visit.[11]

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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Welcoming Pope Francis at Soekarno-Hatta Airport by Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
  • Official welcome by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Pope Francis arrives at the Merdeka Palace in a Toyota Zenix after refusing to use a luxury car. Opting to be driven in a car used by everyday Indonesians.[12]

Thursday, September 5, 2024

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Eucharist Celebration

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Parishioners had begun registering through their dioceses and parishes starting in July 2024.[14] Parishioners then received wristbands with QR codes that would be scanned upon entering the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium and Madya Stadium complexes. Parishioners who attended from various regions came using buses prepared by their respective parishes and groups. There are nine parking pockets prepared by the Indonesian National Police.[15]

Pre-mass activities

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Pope Francis greets Jokowi the final time prior to the Holy Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and his departure to Papua New Guinea

Before the mass, a number of activities were held. The pre-mass activities were guided by two priests, R.D. Yustinus Ardianto and R.D. Andreas Subekti, and one sister, Sr. Hetwika Maweikere, S.J.M.J. At the beginning of the activities, the national anthem Indonesia Raya was sung by all the attendees.[16] A number of welcome videos were played, including from the Chairman of the Committee Ignasius Jonan, the Chairman of the Bishops' Conference of Indonesia (KWI), Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, O.S.C., the Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia, Piero Pioppo, and the Archbishop of Jakarta, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo. Remarks were also delivered by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.[17] Several songs were also performed by various groups. Twelve students sang national songs, including Tanah Airku, Indonesia Pusaka, Satu Nusa Satu Bangsa, and Rayuan Pulau Kelapa. Singers Angel Pieters and Louis Bertrand sang Goodness of God,[18] while Lyodra Ginting and R.P. Aloysius Tamnge, M.S.C. performed Make Me a Channel of Your Peace.[19][20] This song refers to the Prayer of Saintt Francis which is associated with Francis of Assisi.[21]

A talk on the visit of Pope Francis was given by three bishops, Kornelius Sipayung, O.F.M. Cap. (Archbishop of Medan), Cyprianus Hormat (Bishop of Ruteng), and Petrus Canisius Mandagi, M.S.C. (Archbishop of Merauke).[22] Devotional activities such as Prayer with Taizé chants and Prayer of the Rosary were also implemented.[23] The Taizé prayer was interspersed with some quotes of Pope Francis delivered to the public on several occasions, while the Prayer of the Rosary used the Events of Light. During the pre-mass activities, a drizzle of rain fell around the Gelora Bung Karno complex, although it later subsided.[24]

Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with Pope Francis shortly before Pope Francis met the congregation.[25] Joko Widodo was accompanied by a number of officials, including Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and TNI Commander Agus Subiyanto.[26] Pope Francis then travelled around to meet the congregation at the Madya Stadium, before later greeting the congregation at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. While travelling around, Pope Francis used a Maung car made by Pindad, which was named Maung MV3 Popemobile.[27] While the Pope was travelling around, the congregation chanted Viva Il Papa and Viva Papa Francesco, as well as the song Christ Jaya and the song Ave-Ave (At Lourdes In The Cave).[28] Before the mass, the congregation prepared themselves through a silentium which created silence at the mass location.[29]

Pope Francis waving to worshipers whilst arriving at Gelora Bung Karno.

Conduct of the mass

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On 5 September, the Church celebrates Saint Teresa of Calcutta, so this Eucharistic Celebration is celebrated within the framework of the commemoration of Saint Teresa of Calcutta.[30] The Eucharistic celebration begins as the liturgical officers and the bishop march towards the altar from the sacristy. Pope Francis uses a pluviale (corkscrew) in this Eucharistic Celebration.[31] Both the pluviale, the chasuble, and the liturgical dress used by the clergy show the ornamentation of the Cross of the Archipelago. This cross represents the archipelago by combining various regional motifs, including Dayak (Kalimantan), Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara), Asmat (Papua), and Batak (North Sumatra), with the addition of Balinese and Javanese ornaments.[32][33] The procession was accompanied by a number of Indonesian songs, such as Dengan Gembira, Kau Dipanggil Tuhan, even Bergemarlah and Bersukaria. The procession was carried out by about 60 bishops who were present, as well as a number of priests and liturgical officers.[34] Arriving in front of the altar, Cardinal Suharyo dedicated the altar and the statue of Maria Mother of All Tribes located near the altar. Pope Francis opened the mass with the sign of the cross and a greeting said in Latin. The Pope uttered the words ‘Saya mengaku’ ('I confess' in Bahasa Indonesia) which began the declaration of penance.[35] The Lord Have Mercy on Us (Kyrie) and Glory (Gloria) were performed in Bahasa Indonesia, followed by the Opening Prayer said by the Pope in Latin.

The First Reading was taken from the Apostle Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 3. The reading was performed by a blind man, Bernadus Dustin, who read using braille.[36] The Psalm that followed was Psalm 24 performed by Athanasia Paramita Ika Rosarie. The Gospel reading was taken from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15 which tells the story of Simon Peter returning to the sea, after being instructed by Jesus to ‘go to the deep’, even though they had not caught any fish when they worked all night.[37] All three readings were read in Indonesian. The homily was delivered by Pope Francis in Italian.[38] The Eucharistic liturgy was organised by a group of six people, in the six regional languages of Indonesia, namely Javanese, Toraja, Manggarai, Batak Toba, Dayak Kanayatn, and Marind.[39]

The Eucharistic Liturgy begins with the preparation of the offering, during which the offering materials are brought before Pope Francis.[40] The Preparation of the Offering is accompanied by a number of songs, including T'rimalah ya Bapa and Di Pulau Samadi originating from the Indonesian catholic book, the Madah Bakti, and also the song Kami Unjukkan, Kami Sembahkan which was sung at a Mass presided over by Pope John Paul II at the same location in 1989. The Eucharistic Liturgy was presided over by Cardinal Suharyo who delivered the prefaces and the Great Thanksgiving Prayer III in Latin, while the Lord's Prayer and the acclamations leading up to the reception of communion were chanted in Bahasa Indonesia. At the altar, Cardinal Suharyo was accompanied by KWI Chairman, Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, O.S.C. (Bishop of Bandung) and KWI First Vice Chairman, Adrianus Sunarko, O.F.M. (Bishop of Pangkalpinang). At the time of the consecration, Pope Francis stood on his chair while extending his right hand.[41] The congregation then received communion, accompanied by a number of songs including I Long for the Lord, Lord My Fortress, How Beautiful is Your House, Praise to You, Lord. The day before, a concelebrated Mass was held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium and at the Madya Stadium to consecrate the host that was given to the people at this mass.[42]

At the end of the mass, Cardinal Suharyo gave a speech and Pope Francis then gave a short speech. The Pope emphasised the words ‘fate chiasso’ which can be interpreted contextually as an invitation to proclaim the Gospel with zeal and courage.[43] Pope Francis then gave his blessing at the end of the Mass in Latin. He then prayed in front of the statue of Mary, Mother of All Tribes, as the congregation sang the Marian Antiphon, Salve Regina.[44] Previously, the congregation had also been encouraged to sing Salve Regina at the end of the Eucharistic celebrations ahead of the Pope's presence.[45] The choir, led by conductor R.P. Constantius Eko Wahyu Djoko Santoso, O.S.C. with organist R.P. Harry Singkoh, M.S.C., performed a number of closing songs such as Be Witnesses of Christ and Breath of Faith that accompanied the procession out.

Friday, September 6, 2024

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Security

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During Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia, the Indonesian National Police deployed a total of 4,520 personnel to ensure order and security. This force includes 1,077 personnel from the National Police Headquarters and 3,443 personnel from the Jakarta Metro Police. The security operation, named Operation Tribrata Jaya 2024, was scheduled to last for six days, from 2 September to 7 September 2024.[46]

Assassination plot

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From the period of 2‒3 September 2024, Indonesian National police under Detachment 88, thwarted a plot by ISIS-linked terrorists to assassinate Pope Francis during his visit to Jakarta. Until 5 September, Detachment 88 initiated raids across various locations including Banka Belitung, West Sumatra, West Java, and the vicinity of the Jakarta Metropolitan Area.[47] Some were found with weapons such as bows and arrows, drones, and ISIS leaflets,[48] even flags and logos.[49] At the end of the operation, about 7 militants were arrested. The militants were reportedly angered by the Pope’s visit to Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque and the government’s request for TV stations to temporarily to broadcast the Pope's visit for Catholic Indonesians over the Islamic call to prayer during his visit.[48] Detachment 88 initially caught notice of the militants after observing the suspects spread Islamic radical propaganda, committing to shootings at the Merdeka Palace, and bomb threats over the pope's visit in social media, even to suggesting to burn the places visited by the Pope.[50] Some were unaffiliated with each other, and some shared ISIS related imagery.[51][52] Detachment 88 immediately took preventative action as mandated by Law Number 5 of 2018 concerning handling or countering terrorism.[47] The police later advised Indonesians to filter information and be wise in social media.[53] Investigation is ongoing over the assassination plot.[48]

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