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President Joko Widodo poses with Catholic priests for a photograph during a visit to Bogor Cathedral Church on Christmas. Indonesian President Joko Widodo called on Christians in the predominantly Muslim country to strengthen “bonds of brotherhood” and protect the environment in a Christmas message.
“Let’s continue to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and our environment for the rise of the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia,” Widodo was quoted as saying. “We were very, very surprised at how happy everyone really felt when Jokowi entered the church, after all, Jokowi turned out to be a person who always wanted to be close to anyone,” said the priest.Fr Suparto said the president’s visit “is history … because it is only Jokowi who has ever come as president to enter our church.”
Rita Marcia, a choir member at the Bogor Cathedral Church, said the president’s visit was “amazing,” adding that the moment was “the most beautiful gift” during the Christmas celebration.
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