Praying in the Jakarta cathedral before #PopeinIndonesia arrives to meet bishops, priests, religious and catechists.

#PopeinIndonesia is at the Jakarta cathedral, meeting with bishops, priests, religious and catechists. (Photo from the last row of the beautiful church)

Representatives of dozens of religions and churches gathered at Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, to meet #PopeFrancis

Lots of buzz as we all await the beginning of the interfaith gathering. Friendship being formed. Conversations being had.

#PopeFrancis and the grand imam of Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta sign a declaration committing their communities to dialogue and care for creation

The imam first kissed the pope on the top of the head. (Vatican Media photo)

Aboard a Garuda Indonesia plane for our 6-hr flight with #PopeFrancis to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

#PopeFrancis welcomed to Papua New Guinea with 21-cannon salute

The playing of the anthems of the Vatican and PNG as #PopeFrancis arrives in Port Moresby

Thousands of people were lining the roads in the dark to welcome #PopeFrancis to Papua New Guinea

Preparing to welcome #PopeFrancis in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (A video from my colleagues in the press pool)

Three of Blessed Peter To Rot's grandchildren await #PopeFrancis in Port Moresby. (pool photo)

#PopeFrancis: “Delighted to be able to meet the people of Papua New Guinea, I hope that they will always find in prayer the light and strength to walk united on the path of justice and peace. Franciscus. 7-9-2024"

A gift and a dance for #PopeFrancis on his first full day in Papua New Guinea.

Waiting for #PopeFrancis at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Little bitty El Papamóvil time for #PopeFrancis at a stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, before Mass.

#PopeFrancis is about to celebrate Sunday morning Mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Here is one of the people waiting for Mass. (📷 Lola Gomez )

Accompanying the procession for Mass with #PopeFrancis at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

The first reading is proclaimed at Mass with #PopeFrancis in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (The Sunday readings are here: bible.usccb.org/bible/readings… )

The woman reading the 2nd reading at Mass with #PopeFrancis in Port Moresby is wearing traditional dress and the flag of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, which is seeking independence from Papua New Guinea.