Pope Francis began a mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday (5/9). Before the mass began, the Pope toured the stadium using a Maung car manufactured by PT Pindad.
When Pope Francis entered the stadium at around 16:30 WIB, all Catholics present stood to welcome his arrival. While driving around in the Maung car, the Pope was escorted by the Swiss Guard, a special security force that faithfully accompanied him throughout the event.
The warmth of the event was further felt when Pope Francis blessed the babies and children around the altar. The car he was riding in moved slowly towards the altar, accompanied by cheers of Viva Il Papa from the congregation.
Upon arrival at the altar, the atmosphere of the stadium changed to calm with the strains of the Ave Maria sung by the choir. The mass then began at 16.30 WIB with the silentium ritual, creating a solemn atmosphere.
The mass, which carries the theme of diversity, displays various elements of Nusantara culture, including prayers read in various regional languages. What's more interesting is the statue of the Virgin Mary wearing a kebaya and batik skirt.
Here, brilio.net has compiled Pope Francis' grand mass at GBK from KEMSOS KWI YouTube on Thursday (5/9).
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1. President Joko Widodo was present to welcome Pope Francis who held a grand mass at the Bung Karno Stadium, Thursday (5/9).
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2. In the moment of this mass, the Pope rode a locally-made Maung vehicle to go around the field to greet the worshipers. This vehicle also brought Sri Paus to the venue.
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3. Pope Francis' grand mass was attended by around 86 thousand Catholics from all over Indonesia. Even so, they did not use the field so the grass was not damaged, you know.
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4. The statue of the Virgin Mary used during the Mass has a unique figure, namely wearing a white kebaya with a headscarf and batik skirt. While on her chest there is a brooch with a garuda bird motif.
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5. Pope Francis was seen at the altar to lead the grand mass attended by tens of thousands of Catholics.
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6. Carrying the theme of diversity, the prayer bearers even wore traditional Indonesian clothing.
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7. This is the moment when the world's highest Catholic leader is preaching during mass. In addition, the priests also read prayers during the mass.
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8. In addition, prayers are also read by blind congregation members who read them in Braille.
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9. Not only that, prayers are also recited in a number of languages, from Javanese, Batak, to Dayak.
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10. This is the moment Pope Francis greeted the Catholic congregation at GBK after the mass service was finished.
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11. As a closing, Lyodra duetted with Father Aloysius Tamnge MSC on stage by singing the song "Make Me A Channel of Your Peace".