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Can a papal visit bring peace to restive Papua?
Archbishop Mandagi s request for a papal visit reflects the local Church s sense of powerlessness in promoting peace and justice
A coffin bearing the remains of Oktovianus Rayo, a teacher who was shot dead on April 8 by suspected armed rebels in Beoga district, arrives in Timika in Indonesia s Papua province on April 10. (Photo: AFP)
Archbishop Petrus Canisius Mandagi of Merauke recently requested a papal visit to Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua. He believes that a papal visit can help resolve Papua’s long history of violent conflict since the early 1960s when the region, arguably involuntarily, became part of Indonesia through the New York Agreement. Hosted by the USA, the agreement was signed on Aug. 15, 1962, by the Netherlands and Indonesia regarding administration of the land.
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Indonesian bishop-elect stresses basic ecclesial communities
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga is appointed bishop of Sibolga in North Sumatra province
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga, bishop-elect of Sibolga. (Photo supplied)
The newly appointed bishop of Sibolga in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has stressed the need to develop basic ecclesial communities small groups that seek ways to apply scripture lessons in everyday life to realize the diocese’s vision and mission.
Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga has been appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of Sibolga, a port city in the province. His appointment was announced simultaneously during evening Eucharistic adoration and prayers on March 6 by diocesan secretary Father Blasius Super Yesse at St. Therese of Lisieux Cathedral in Sibolga City and diocesan administrator Capuchin Father Charles Sebastian Sihombing at Our Lady of All Nations Church in Gunungsitoli City.