Pope Francis and Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar signed the “Istiqlal Joint Declaration 2024” at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque during an interreligious meeting on September 5, 2024. The declaration, titled “Fostering Religious Harmony for the Sake of Humanity,” calls for religious leaders to collaborate in promoting human dignity, interreligious dialogue, and environmental protection. It condemns religious-based violence and emphasizes the shared values among different faiths.

Joint Declaration of Istiqbal 2024

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