Pope, Jokowi call for peace efforts in 'historic' Indonesia visit

Pontiff's Asia tour includes stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Singapore

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Pope Francis, left, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo meet with Indonesian officials, civil society representatives and diplomats at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Sept. 4. © Reuters

ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Pope Francis and Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo called for stronger interfaith peace efforts to resolve conflicts around the world, including in Gaza, during their meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday.

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