Pope Francis and Indonesian Grand Imam Unite in Call for Climate Action and Interfaith Harmony

Pope Francis recently visited Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, where he met with the grand imam and representatives of six officially recognized religions in Indonesia. The purpose of the visit was to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation, particularly in the areas of peace and environmental protection. During his visit, Pope Francis signed a joint declaration with the grand imam, Nasaruddin Umar, which emphasized the importance of interfaith friendship and unity. The declaration stated that humanity is one and that there are no divisions based on color or creed. The document also highlighted the urgent need to address climate change and the exploitation of human life.