Pope Francis

  • WorldPope Francis, left, delivers his address as Indonesian President Joko Widodo looks on during a meeting with Indonesian authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, during his apostolic visit to Asia, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (Willy Kurniawan/Pool Photo via AP).
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    Pope Francis praises Indonesia’s commitment to large families

    On Wednesday, Pope Francis praised Indonesians for their commitment to large families, contrasting their choices with a trend in other countries where many people prefer pets over children. Speaking in Jakarta alongside President Joko Widodo, the 87-year-old pontiff highlighted the nation’s strong family values. “Your country has families with three, four, or five children that keep moving forward, which is…