Mathias Hariyadi

The local bishop, Mgr Aloysius Murwito, also ordained three deacons. Religious vocations in the diocese are rare because of the lack of a minor seminary and ethnic Asmat’s nomadic lifestyle. Last year, more than 70 children died from measles and malnutrition-related diseases in the area.

The two sides sign deal to regulate legal assistance to track down, freeze, seize and take assets resulting from criminal activities, tax fraud included, even retroactively.

The reasons for Nahdlatul Ulama’s greater involvement in the country’ political life "are contained in the Qurʾān", says NU president. The world’s largest Islamic organisation wants the Religious Affairs Ministry. In April 2019, President Joko Widodo will face off against Prabowo Subianto, backed by Islamist political parties.

Led by Fr Stefanus Haryanto, young men and women came from different dioceses of the archipelago. With their dreams and spirit of change, they have the Church in their hands.

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama granted early release of three months and 15 days. On May 9, 2017, he was sentenced to two years in prison at the end of a controversial trial. For the moment "will avoid public exposure".

Jemaah Islamiah’s ideologue was the mind behind the Bali attack. Out of 202 dead, 88 were from Australia. For the latter, Baasyir must serve his entire sentence. President Joko Widodo orders an in-depth review of the decision.

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2011 for funding a training camp. The controversial Islamic leader will return to his hometown, Sukoharjo. Controversy over the timing of the release: presidential elections are approaching.

Places of worship, especially non-Islamic ones, are one of the most controversial issues in Indonesia. The dispute began last August. Complaints stem from the lack of permits for the use of residential housing for religious purposes.

After days of torrential rain, on the evening of December 31, mud and debris submerged the village of Cimapag. Rescue teams saved the lives of 64 people. In the last 10 years there have been at least 132 landslides in Sukabumi regency.

Number of desecrations in Magelang now 21. In the Kiringan cemetery, unknown vandals have violated the mounds belonging to eight Christians, damaging the crosses; in that of Malangan, a Muslim tomb was damaged. "Psychological terrorism" against Widodo.

It is unclear what lies behind the act of vandalism, the first of its kind in Giriloyo’s cemetery. However, some suspect political motives and a desire to provoke dissatisfaction among Christians.

Shooting breaks out between MIT terror group and police after the latter try to recovery victim’s remains. Security forces launch a manhunt for Islamist group members, find weapons and explosive material.