Jakarta – Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, transmitted the sadness for the death of the highest leader of the World Catholic Church as well as the Head of the Vatican State, Pope Francis. He hoped that both the teachings of Pope Francis would be a legacy that could be continued. “Deep sadness about the passing of Pope Francis. Hopefully the legacy of the spirit of peace in his love always lives in the hearts of humanity,” Puan told reporters on Monday (4/21/2025). Puan also remembers the arrival of Pope Francis to Indonesia on September 3-6, 2024. He said that the simplicity of the Pope could bring a love to all people. Browsing to continue with the content “The arrival of the pope at the time received a warm welcome from the Indonesian population. It is proof that the Holy Father is not only by Catholic loved, but also valued by all people from different religions,” Puan said. “The figure of the pope that is very humble and full of simplicity makes him admire by the people of Indonesia,” he continued. This PDIP politician was honored because he attended an invitation of the Pope to the Apostolic Palace, the Vatican City, in early February the World Leaders Summit on Child Rights or the World Leader’s Conference on Children’s Rights. Puan was invited with the 5th president of the Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri. “It is a pride for me to get an invitation from Pope Francis to attend the World Leader Summit on the Rights of Children. In the event, world leaders had the opportunity to dialogue and take the profound actions to protect the rights and well -being of every child,” Puan said. It is said that the meeting is attended by a number of heads of state, high people and global lawyers for children’s rights. Puan appreciates the Pope’s initiation to hold a world leader summit on the rights of children. “I appreciate the noble Pope Francis for his initiative to organize the world leadership summit on the rights of children. With the World Leaders Summit on Children’s Rights, we can sit together and exchange ideas about the rights of children and the mission of the worldness of humanity for future generations,” he explained. In the activities in Italy at the time, Puan and Megawati were received at their home on Friday (7/2) by Pope Francis. According to the Vatican, Pope Francis was prepared for the first time to accept foreign guests in a private home. At the time, Puan called a meeting with the Pope in Santa Marta. He expressed his gratitude for the willingness of the pope it received. “I was really honored for the welcome of the pope with us. Although the pope in an unhealthy state received us warmly and kindly,” Puan said. Puan, along with Megawati, expressed greetings from the Indonesian population, especially Catholics in Indonesia. Puan said the Pope expressed his gratitude for the hospitality of the Indonesian population by calling “beautiful people”. In this case, Puan and Megawati also gave souvenirs to Pope Francis. Puan gave a reminder in the form of puppet clothing made of traditional Indonesian Batik. Meanwhile, Megawati gave a painting of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary given by Megawati was drawn with a white and red veil. “Sri Pope Francis is a figure who strongly supports peace. He always pleads for violence and war to be stopped. The world loses a big figure,” Puan said. “Goodbye to the Holy Father, Pope Francis. Hopefully the legacy of the spirit of Sri Pope in humanity will continue to bring benefits and continue through all mankind on earth,” he added. (DWR/MAA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here
Paus Pope Francis died, hope his peace heritage is always alive
