Mathias Haryadi

Special Forces carried out an operation against arms trafficking for the local independence movement. The desecration took place at the end of a Sunday Mass. Catholics are surprised and bewildered by the insult. A search in the building yielded no weapons.

After the incidents of Patehan, where the with population forced out extremists of the Islamic Defender Front, the leader intervenes in Jakarta: "Islam does not allow political or religious violence." But civil society retorts: "Too little too late, this is an instrumental move to help his political career."

The militant Islamic Defender Front (FPI) were trying to cause unrest in Pathean. The accidental death of a woman sparked the anger of the population, who attacked the extremists and forced them to flee. Indonesian society no longer tolerates the radical organization.

12 of the victims were women. Supporters of the losing boxer sparked a brawl with rival fans. The stadium had a capacity of 800, but more than 1000 people were at the fight.

Parliament chooses Busyro Muqqodas, until now head of the Indonesian Commission of Justice. Critics accuse: too much money spent on an appointment that lasts only one year. Members of the KPK applaud the choice: "Welcome aboard." Post vacant for months after the former chief Azhar involved in a murder probe.

Sowing the seeds of tolerance, mutual understanding and a good knowledge of Islam is key to improving relations between the Christian and Muslim communities. In November, an interfaith meeting with students to educate young people to have an open mind.

The figure of the priest should be closer to young people to engage them in the activities of the church and preach to them Christ's love for neighbor. All priests of the diocese attended the meeting.

In September, several initiatives organized across the country to celebrate and raise children’s awareness of the Bible.