Jakarta –

The Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church worldwide and Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francisarrived in Indonesia yesterday to carry out an apostolic journey and a state visit to Indonesia. Pope Francis is scheduled to be in Indonesia until September 6, 2024.

While in Indonesia, Pope Francis will visit several places to attend several state and religious agendas. Today, Wednesday (4/9/2024), Pope Francis will meet President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

Pope Francis’ Schedule in Indonesia

Quoting from the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI) and detikcom’s editorial notes, the following is information on Pope Francis’ schedule in Indonesia:

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Official welcome for the arrival of Pope Francis at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Welcome Ceremony at Merdeka Palace Yard, Jakarta
Courtesy Visit to the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
Meeting with government, civil society and diplomatic corps (Holy Father’s Speech) at the State Palace Hall, Jakarta
Private meeting with members of the Society of Jesus (SJ) at the Vatican Embassy, ​​Jakarta
Meeting with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians, and catechists (Speech of the Holy Father) Meeting with Scholas occurrentes at the Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jakarta Youth Building.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Interfaith Meeting (Holy Father’s Speech) at Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Meeting with Beneficiaries of Charitable Organizations at KWI Office, Jakarta
Eucharistic Celebration (Holy Father’s Homily) at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Departure Ceremony at Soekarno Hatta Airport Jakarta
Depart by plane from Soekarno Hatta International Airport Jakarta to Port Moresby
Arrive at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

Watch the Video ‘List of Asia-Oceania Countries that Pope Francis Will Visit’:

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