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![Pope Francis is welcomed in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 6, 2024. Pope Francis is welcomed in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 6, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240906080948_89340ad467bad033ea3cbab1d67c4547b3f6947a1303a74fcbe6711380eac25a.jpg)
Pope Francis Arrives in Papua New Guinea Amid Report of Arrests in Indonesia
Over the next three days, Pope Francis will meet with civil leaders and Catholic communities in Port Moresby and remote Vanimo.
![A young Catholic attends the papal Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. A young Catholic attends the papal Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024090605098_beda2ef9d91cab432e7995c5156306d5126c075e8b10bea228f53a9c1e650b7e.jpg)
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for His 45th Apostolic Journey
Here’s a look at some of the highlights of Francis’ trip so far.
![Pope Francis celebrates a Papal Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Pope Francis celebrates a Papal Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240905100924_c1fe81f6ddee99e41a0472a30f4105d58cf9473ee582d7bbfd16f5cc8bc9f5dc.jpg)
Pope Francis Celebrates Mass With 100,000 Worshippers in Indonesia
During the homily, Pope Francis said people are hungry and thirsty for the word of God.
![Pope Francis speaks to religious leaders on the grounds of Indonesia's national mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept 5, 2024. Pope Francis speaks to religious leaders on the grounds of Indonesia's national mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept 5, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240904230920_af19881768f31ce2eaef8456552a95aba6831fe17d57ab39b6c0598aeb78d9ec.jpg)
Pope Francis and Grand Imam Sign Joint Declaration at Indonesia Mosque
Named for Indonesia’s national Istiqlal Mosque, the document calls for religious leaders to work together to promote human dignity, interreligious dialogue, and environmental protection.
![Pope Francis speaks at the Istana Negara Presidential Palace Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Pope Francis speaks at the Istana Negara Presidential Palace Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240904140916_064d8b8b6578c09584e8076649450a92f98b5d5056e1f8d5e974f8e946630536.jpg)
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s High Birth Rate Is an Example for Other Countries
'This might make one laugh, but there are some families that seem to prefer to have a cat or dog, but this, this doesn’t work,' Pope Francis added.
![Pope Francis participates in a meeting at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta on Sept. 4, 2024, with bishops, priest, religious, seminarians, and catechists. Pope Francis participates in a meeting at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta on Sept. 4, 2024, with bishops, priest, religious, seminarians, and catechists.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240904080940_388bd640366c359eb73bb1a675f3723e67ee741e2407ead990304c18ca5a46b8.jpg)
Pope Francis Invites Indonesia’s Catholics to Share ‘Joy of Encountering Christ’
In his speech, Pope Francis praised the local Church’s charitable efforts and spoke about the importance of having compassion for one’s neighbors.
![Pope Francis speaking next to Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Jakarta on Sep 4, 2024. Pope Francis speaking next to Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Jakarta on Sep 4, 2024.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240904010920_69d3a0b7798f136dc58d49125fdeeab4370ee86f9f9dbbcec67cf4092d9278e9.jpg)
Pope Francis Begins Indonesia Visit With Call for Catholic-Muslim Dialogue
The ceremony marked the start of the Pope’s highly anticipated 11-day visit to four countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
![Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, now President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, speaks at the Holy See press office, Feb. 4, 2015. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, now President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, speaks at the Holy See press office, Feb. 4, 2015.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240903130912_3ab8cd1bdaafe7f39f27d199474b3ebbb314f7587e69c036d10970f67e6bb59a.jpg)
Archbishop Paglia Writes New Book About Old Age as a ‘Time for Inner Growth’
In his book, Archbishop Paglia urged that a 'new alliance between generations' be formed, 'especially among the elderly and the young.'
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Pope Francis Sends Telegram of Condolence to Cardinal Parolin After Mother's Death
Cardinal Parolin presided over the funeral Mass of his 96-year-old mother on Tuesday morning at the Church of Schiavon in the northeastern Italian diocese of Vicenza.