Mathias Hariyadi

Christians celebrate traditional post-Easter services. Human rights activist slams police inaction against “hostile” acts. He criticises the government for protecting religious freedom in words only. The city of Cirebon loses its “peaceful” image, as it becomes a centre of fundamentalism.

The operation was carried out early this morning in Solo. Two terrorist suspects and a street vendor are killed in gun battle. Extremist groups have been moved to act by Bin Laden’s death. Catholic priest says the world is not safe. Moderate Muslim leader expects more attacks to avenge the death of the al-Qaeda leader.

For centuries, the archipelago has turned abroad to find the right wine for religious services. Agronomists, religious and lay people together to promote local production. Search for area suitable for cultivation. The initiative has been welcomed enthusiastically by the Bishop of Purwokerto and supported by Catholic universities.

Mgr Johannes Pujasumarta Pr promotes a meeting among youth group coordinators from the country’s 22 dioceses. The Eucharist is the “means” by which we can feel the presence of Jesus in our life. The prelate urges the faithful to “deepen” their faith and experience Christ in every aspect of their daily life.

For the secretary general of the bishops' conference, the killing of al Qaeda leader must lead to a "break in the cycle of violence." A priest in Semarang adds that his death does not mean "the death of terrorism." Muslim criticism for burial at sea. Radical movement is organizing a prayer vigil.

The former independence movement NII has turned into a cell of Islamic terrorism. Among the objectives a devastating attack during Easter, on a Protestant church. The explosion also targeted an oilpipeline nearby the Christian building. Civil society calls on President Yudhoyono for less talk and more action.

Father Dani works with various Catholic communities spread out in remote areas of West Sumatra Province. Christians are targeted by local Muslims, who have carried out violent attacks, including the burning of a house of prayer. At Christmas and Easter, Christian families walk for hours to take part in the Mass, but “we have not lost patience or the desire to pray the Lord,” the priest said.

The explosion occurred just before the Friday prayer inside the mosque located Taka in the Ciberon police headquarters. According to authorities the attack was planned by an Indonesian Islamic extremist group and is a revenge against the recent anti-terrorist police operations.

The ballot for the office of mayor sparks a street revolt. Thousands of people attack a Christian place of worship. Today, thousands of police in riot gear restore calm, but tension remains. Catholic priest says attacks caused by elections, not sectarian.

Indonesia is the second most corrupt country in Asia after Cambodia. Association for the education of young Catholic leaders organized a meeting in Jakarta with Indonesian and foreign officials and experts. Filipino activist: "the fight against corruption starts in reviewing are own lifestyle”.

The city mayor tells Christians to accept the transfer of their church. The pro-Islamist party politician accuses Christians of seeking open confrontation. Church members counter that they have the backing of a Supreme Court sentence, and claim the right of freedom of religion. Moderate Muslim leader supports the Yasmin Church.

In two months, a Franciscan nun, using the social network and email, raised the money needed to treat a young man. The first initiative dates to 2002 when she raised money for urgent treatment for a young Muslim. Support and aid for the faithful of all religions.