Pope’s first-ever Indonesia trip to be centred in Jakarta

Pope Francis waves from the central loggia of St. Peter's basilica during the Easter 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the city and the world) message and blessing as part of the holy week celebrations, in the Vatican, on March 31, 2024. - AFP File

JAKARTA: Pope Francis’ activities during his upcoming visit to Indonesia in September will be centered in Jakarta, a representative from the Indonesian Bishop’s Conference (KWI) has said.

The head of the Catholic Church is slated to visit Indonesia for the first time from Sep 3 to 6 as part of his Asia and Oceania trip, the Vatican announced in April.