Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

"In order to foster a peaceful and fruitful harmony that ensures peace... the Church desires to strengthen interreligious dialogue," the pope said in a speech after meeting President Joko Widodo.

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ope Francis (C) speaks to members of the Catholic community as Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta (L) and Bishop of Bandung Antonius Subianto Bunjamin (R) listen at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024.