Pope Francis’ historic visit to Indonesia comes at a time of increasing religious tension, underscoring the challenges faced by the Christian minority in a predominantly Muslim nation. At 84, he viewed this trip as crucial to fostering interfaith dialogue and addressing the increasing religious intolerance seen in recent years.. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, […]
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