Mathias Hariyadi

The government has yet to find a new location. President Widodo’s decision is designed to encourage economic development outside of Java, in other regions of the country. Moving the capital may take up to ten years. According to some reports, the choice is likely to be a city in Kalimantan (Borneo).

The Indonesian Catholic Church and the Communion of Churches of Indonesia extend their condolences. Card Bo appeals "to the grace of the risen Christ, the prince of peace". Christians in Muslim majority countries in South East Asia express their solidarity.

Bishop Rubiyatmoko: "Our vocation comes from Jesus, it is on Him that our lives should be centered". In Jakarta, Msgr. Suharyo explained to hundreds of priests gathered in the cathedral the importance of pursuing a blessed life. Even at Pontianak, the Chrism Mass ended a two-day meeting.

The eight most important poling companies attribute a range of votes between 54.32% and 55.77% to Widodo. His rival, supported by the Islamists: "They are trying to make it look like we lost". Fear of possible street unrest spreads among the population. The armed forces promise "zero tolerance".

As in 2014, THE current president Joko "Jokowi" Widodo challenged by Prabowo Subianto. Observers call the election a "critical day" for the future of young democracy. The government has laid out massive security measures. Widodo has the task of curbing the enormous influence of Islamic fundamentalist groups and movements.

The vote on 17 April is close to the only long weekend of 2019, which starts on Good Friday. The election is "a critical day" for the future of the young democracy. For Archbishop Syukur, "Among these obligations is your love and concern for the nation and its people.”

The threat of divisive ideologies promoted by Islamists hangs over the 17 April elections. Boycotting the vote is likely to favour the most conservative groups. Archbishop Suharyo mentions Catholic political legacy in the history of Indonesia.

The police are looking into the incident, which is the latest in a long series of acts of intolerance that have occurred in the city. Christian tombs have also been vandalised in Purbayan and Magelang in recent months.

Starting with a photograph and an initial, the nun was able to find the woman. J.M. could not remember her family or native village. East Nusa Tenggara is the Indonesian province most affected by human trafficking. Since 2014, more than 2,600 Indonesian migrants have either died or gone missing.

The authorities act following a Catholic family video is posted online. In Karet, only Muslims could buy or rent houses and land since 2015. In Indonesia there are at least 72 discriminatory bylaws in 34 provinces. The city of Yogyakarta is 41st out of 94 in terms of tolerance.

Catholics number about 1.7 million on the Indonesian side of Borneo Island, which is divided into eight ecclesiastic districts. Promoting environmental protection is one of the most important aspects of pastoral care. In two weeks, Indonesians will choose their new president, vice president, and lawmakers.

Man posted a video on line complaining about his family’s situation sparking controversy across the country. The village chief in Karet and local Muslims do not accept their presence. The eviction is based on a local bylaw, which Regency authorities deem illegal.