Tag: Indonesia

Protest against new Christian school in Indonesia

Radical Muslim group opposes the opening of a new Christian school, accusing the school of not having a legal basis.

Seven people arrested for terrorist threats against the Pope

Those arrested made threats on line, promising to carry out bomb attacks and kill Pope Francis during his visit to Indonesia.

Pastor in Indonesia threatened and assaulted after church closure

Fifty police officers from Jombang Regency, Indonesia dragged a pastor from his worship place on the 18th of August

Pope promotes interreligious dialogue in Indonesia

Pope Francis has started his apostolc journey to Indonesia, met and had discussion with Indonesian authorities.

Indonesian Catholic Church praised by government official

“The Church plays an extremely significant role in the development of the nation.”

Indonesian authorities prevent plans to bomb churches

Police arrested suspects related to Islamic extremist groups who planned to blow up churches across Indonesia

Authorities prevented church bombing in Indonesia

The authorities arrested the man before he could carry out his plan of bombing two Christian churches.

Worship banned in church in Indonesia

In Indonesia, a wedding was disrupted by local officials, who also banned holding worship in the church.

New Catholic diocese established in Indonesia

The new diocese of Labuan Bajo is among the few territories where Catholics are in the majority.

Nuns against gender-based violence

Indonesian nuns and activists started a movement against the rising number of violent crimes against women and children.