Indonesia arrests seven over Pope Francis ‘terror threats’

September 6, 2024 admin

Pope Francis waves as he is farewelled at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Indonesia arrested seven people for making “terror threats” online against Pope Francis during his visit to the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country this week, police said on Friday (September 6, 2024). The 87-year-old pontiff…

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Pope Francis, imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque make joint call to fight violence, protect planet

September 5, 2024 admin

Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar kisses Pope Francis following an interreligious meeting with religious leaders in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: via Reuters Pope Francis joined the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque in pledging to work together to fight religiously inspired violence and protect the environment on…

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