Senin 26 Aug 2024 15:05 WIB

Pope Francis will receive Jokowi Stateside at the Palace

Satisfied Francis is scheduled to hold an Akbar Mass at Gelora Bung Karno Complex.

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Director-General (Director General) of Protocol and Consular Affairs, Andy Rachmianto (in front of the microphone).
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Director-General (Director General) of Protocol and Consular Affairs, Andy Rachmianto (in front of the microphone).

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Ministry of Protocol and Consular Affairs Director Andy Rachmianto said that World Catholic Church Leader Pope Francis will be received stateside by President Joko Widodo (Jokoiw) at Istana Merdeka, Central Jakarta, during his visit to Indonesia on 3-6 September 2024.

“In accordance with the events of the program that we have discussed with the Vatican, the Pope plans to arrive in Jakarta on September 3, 2024. On September 4, as a state guest, of course, there will be an official state ceremony, will be received by Mr. President at the Merdeka Palace and there will also be activities at the State Palace,” Andy said during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, Central Jakarta, Monday (26/8/2024).

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Andy explained that Pope Francis will be treated as a guest of state as well as a leader of the people, especially Catholics. On September 5, 2024 in the evening, Andy said, Akbar Mass will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Complex (GBK), both at Madya Stadium and at GBK Main Stadium involving approximately 90 thousand Catholics.