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On Thursday morning, Pope Francis, the leader of the World Catholic Church, arrived at the Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, warmly welcomed by Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar at around 09.05 WIB. This visit was a historic moment, where Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar signed the Istiqlal Joint Declaration 2024 which invites religious communities to strengthen harmony and overcome violence and indifference in the world.
The declaration emphasized the need for cooperation between religious leaders in overcoming various crises and maintaining a harmonious environment. After the event, Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar held a meaningful farewell session.
As Pope Francis was about to leave the Istiqlal Mosque, Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar kissed the Pope's head twice as a sign of respect. This moment attracted attention because Pope Francis then reciprocated by kissing Nasaruddin Umar's hand twice.
This farewell session is a symbol of closeness and mutual respect between the two figures, emphasizing the message of unity and harmony between religious communities. Watch the moment compiled by brilio.net from YouTube KOSMOS KWI on Thursday (5/9).
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5. At the moment of parting, the Pope and Nasaruddin Umar held each other's hands.
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