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Pope Francis on Sept. 4 delivered a sharp warning that "distortion of religion" fuels extremism, intolerance and violence and urged Indonesia to double down on its long tradition of coexistence and ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Pope Francis, in Muslim-majority Indonesia, warns against religious extremism
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday urged political leaders in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, to guard against religious extremism, which he said distorted ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Indonesia’s religious freedom survey draws criticism
A recent nationwide survey claiming a whopping 97 percent of respondents believe they enjoy freedom to practice their faith has raised eyebrows in Indonesia, with critics saying the findings are far ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Yasmin Church Dispute Reveals the Tensions in Indonesia’s Religious Policy
On Easter Sunday, 2023, the city administration of Bogor, Indonesia, inaugurated a new building for the Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) Yasmin. It was a major ceremony, attended by senior ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Pope Francis' visit puts Indonesia's religious freedom under spotlight
During his three-day visit to Indonesia last week, Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, urged Indonesians to live up to the promise represented by the nation’s own motto — “Unity in ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Muhammadiyah latest faith group to join Indonesia religious coal rush
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Indonesia President Joko Widodo has amended mining rules to enable religious organizations to operate coal mines, a decision that has been widely ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Indonesia’s Ban on Interfaith Marriages: A Blow to Religious Freedom
Interfaith marriages have become virtually impossible in the Republic of Indonesia. Recently, the Supreme Court issued a directive prohibiting court judges from approving applications for interfaith ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Is Indonesia’s blasphemy law for religious protection or political purpose?
The law has come under the spotlight after complaints filed against a former vice-president over his comments on sectarian violence Indonesia's blasphemy law has once again come under scrutiny after ...
News Indonesia » Religion: Indonesia Promotes Prambanan Temple as Religious Tourism Destination
Indonesia promotes Prambanan Temple as a religious tourism destination, with a Shiva festival planned for January to March 2027.
News Indonesia » Religion: Indonesia names armed suspect in Sunday service disruption
Indonesian police have identified a Muslim man as the suspect who allegedly wielded a machete to threaten a Protestant congregation and stop its worship last month, renewing concerns over intimidation ...