Istiqlal Mosque

Pope Francis underlined the importance of fostering religious harmony to protect human dignity, end the cycle of poverty, and promote peace during the third day of his apostolic visit to Indonesia.

On the second stage of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea following a four-day visit to Indonesia.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta, located right across from Jakarta’s largest mosque, the Istiqlal mosque symbolizes fraternity and religious diversity that inspires visitors to Central Jakarta and promotes interreligious dialogue in the Muslim-majority country.