Mathias Hariyadi

The retired army officer is appealing to the Constitutional Court over alleged fraud during the vote against Joko Widodo. Widodo responds by reaching out, "Stop fighting, let us unite to better Indonesia."

Joko Widodo pays a courtesy call to the Indonesian Bishops' Conference, where he met with its president, Archbishop of Jakarta Mgr Suharyo. Padang bishop tells AsiaNews that his election is "a blessing" that brings a "new national spirit", "unity of the people" and "social ethics" to the country.

A priest from Banjarnegara Regency, the "heartland" of Islamic Indonesia, calls on "all people of good will" to eat together after sunset. Gus Khayatul Maki, the local leader of the Islamic Defenders Front, attends the event, speaks in favour of pluralism and religious tolerance. In Java, a priest involves more than 90 young people in a two-day event dedicated to interreligious dialogue.

Supporters took part in an "initiation ceremony" to declare their support for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. For now, police cannot do anything but pledge "not to tolerate any religiously motivated violence."

Tens of thousands of police and military have been deployed on the streets of the capital. Sino-Indonesians fear uncertainty, remembering the 1998 riots. Outgoing president calls on contenders to respect the verdict the Electoral Commission will announce tomorrow morning. Otherwise, "we will have a huge price to pay."

In a joint statement, Catholic and Protestant leaders call for calm to avoid social tensions and conflict. They hope that the vote was fair, an expression of the "will of the people." Meanwhile, the first cases of fraud are emerging. Official results are expected on 22 July, but it is likely that the loser will appeal to the Constitutional Court.

Taking advantage of the presidential election campaign, parliament approved a law making it virtually impossible to investigate corruption charges against politicians. The norm, yet to be signed by the head of state, represent a "serious obstacle" to justice. An online petition for the cancellation of the law. Appeal to be lodges with Constitutional Court.

The biennial event attracts members of the clergy and educators. This year's edition brought 3,000 youth from 15 Indonesian dioceses. The meeting highlighted the pluralistic nature of Indonesian society, characterised by a plurality of ethnic groups, languages, religions and cultures.

Two days of meetings and discussions dedicated to the 62 students from the major Seminaries. Young men from Java and other parts of the archipelago, including Bali and Borneo take part. Study and formation interspersed with moments of leisure .

Jakarta's former governor is projected to win with just over 52 per cent of the vote. His rival, former General Subianto, is around 47 per cent. Official results are not expected until 22 July, but appeals to the Constitutional Court are expected. Overall, 190 million people were eligible to vote, 30 per cent first-time voters.

The election for the successor of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is tomorrow. Polling overseas has ended, with a breakdown in services and allegations of irregularities. Police and soldiers patrol the streets and sensitive areas. Religious leaders launch appeals for calm and urge people to vote responsibly. Catholic bishops say the Church is neutral, but most faithful support Jokowi, a guarantor of freedom.

Concerns over the political manifesto of the former general’s Gerindra Party, that would pave the way for state interference in religion. The government "obliged" to verify the application of religious freedom. Minorities at risk, particularly Ahmadis, Shias, Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons. Subianto also supported by radical Islamist wing.