Indonesia is the first stop one a grueling tour for the 87-year-old.
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday at the start of a tour of Asia.After an overnight flight from Rome, the Pope was wheeled off the plane in his wheelchair in Jakarta.Indonesia is the first stop on a grueling tour for the 87-year-old that will also take him to Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.The Pope hopes to promote interfaith harmony between Catholics and Muslims in the country.
The buildings are linked by an underground 'Tunnel of Friendship' which Francis will visit with the grand imam, Nasaruddin Umar, before they sign a joint declaration.Thousands are expected to attend Francis' events this week, which include a Mass on Thursday afternoon at Jakarta's main stadium expected to draw some 60,000 people.
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