Some 50 youth from all of the country’s dioceses took part in the event. For one chaplain, “by training young people, we will create the leaders of future generations and the Church.” Student wants to “provide a holistic service to fellow citizens.”
A Vatican delegation will be in Indonesia in March to prepare the visit. Jakarta’s archbishop will say more after the official announcement. The pontiff is expected to visit the Grand Istiqlal mosque, and meet President Widodo. Francis will be the third pope to visit the country.
The three-time Olympic champion refused to take a test in 2018. He had already been sentenced in 2014. Sun plans to appeal. For other athletes, he is a cheat. Sport integrity comes before bureaucratic harmony.
For Mgr Pizzaballa, measures are needed to counter the rapid spread of the virus, like emptying fonts and receiving the Communion by hand. The Chaldean Church is vetting the possibility of suspending services. In Lebanon, the situation is still normal.
Leaders of all religions prayed for peace at the end of the Ash Wednesday Mass. A strong and spontaneous appeal for peace and solidarity between people. The toll of religious violence has risen to 38 dead. Lent, a time of "penitential love, sacrifices and mutual help". The anti Modi Chief Minister will pay the costs for the injured and victims.
But he celebrated Mass this morning and at the end, as usual, he greeted participants. The meetings on the agenda at Casa Santa Marta continue regularly.