[5] Pope Francis himself was originally set to visit Indonesia in 2020, as part of an apostolic journey also including East Timor and Papua New Guinea.

And so his presidential cars such as the Mercedes Benz S600 Guard or Toyota Alphard were ditched in preference to the Kijang Innova Zenix for certain activities during the pope's visit to Indonesia.

He was also welcomed by Member of the Presidential Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia, Gandi Sulistiyanto and Indonesian Ambassador to the Holy See of the Vatican, Michael Trias Kuncahyono.

A number of clergy who also picked up Pope Francis included the Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia, Piero Pioppo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo, and the Chairman of the Indonesian Bishops‘ Conference (KWI), Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, O.S.C., as well as the Secretary of the Vatican Embassy in Indonesia, Msgr Michael Andrew Pawlowicz.

[28] The following day, on 4 September 2024, Pope Francis visited the Merdeka Palace, where he attended a state ceremony with President Joko Widodo.

[30] Pope Francis filled out a guest book, in which he wrote;[31] "Immersed in the beauty of this land, a place of encounter and dialogue between different cultures and religions, I wish the Indonesian people growth in faith, fraternity, and compassion.

During the meeting, the Pope gave a catechesis on the three words that became the theme of his visit to Indonesia, namely faith, brotherhood, and compassion.

[51][52] Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, gave the Pope a mangrove tree seedling.

[57] The meeting was also part of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Indonesian Bishops‘ Conference (KWI), which was held without celebration and received appreciation from Pope Francis.

The Surah Al-Baqara 2:62 had a meaning about anyone among the followers of the heavenly religions who believes in Allah and the Last Day, will experience a heart free from fear and sadness.

Mikail Endro Suseno, Episcopal Vicar for Community Affairs of the Diocese of Bogor then recited the parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37.

[69] Deputy Minister of Religion, Saiful Rahmat Dasuki gave souvenirs to the Pope in the form of friendship coins and a replica of the Istiqlal Mosque.

[75] The monks and nuns of the Carmelitae Sancti Eliae Congregation living in Cikanyere prepared for the presence of the Pope through 24 hours of non-stop prayer during 3-6 September 2024.

[76] On 29 June 2024, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Indonesian Bishops' Conference launched a prayer for the Holy Father's apostolic visit.

[88] Joko Widodo was accompanied by a number of officials, including Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and TNI Commander Agus Subiyanto.

This cross represents the archipelago by combining various regional motifs, including Dayak (Kalimantan), Sumba (East Nusa Tenggara), Asmat (Papua), and Batak (North Sumatra), with the addition of Balinese and Javanese ornaments.

[95][96] The procession was accompanied by a number of Indonesian songs, such as Dengan Gembira (How Joyful), Kau Dipanggil Tuhan (Thou Called by God), even Bergemarlah dan Bersukaria (Rejoice and Gladful).

[98] The Lord Have Mercy on Us (Kyrie) and Glory (Gloria) were performed in Bahasa Indonesia, followed by the Opening Prayer said by the Pope in Latin.

[101] The Universal Prayer was organised by a group of six people, in the six regional languages of Indonesia, namely Javanese, Toraja, Manggarai, Batak Toba, Dayak Kanayatn, and Marind.

[103] The Preparation of the Offering is accompanied by a number of songs, including T'rimalah ya Bapa (Accept it, God) and Di Pulau Samadi (In Samadi Island) that originated from the Indonesian catholic book, the Madah Bakti, and also the song Kami Unjukkan, Kami Sembahkan (We Show, We Present) which was sung at a Mass presided over by Pope John Paul II at the same location in 1989.

The Pope emphasised the words ‘fate chiasso’ which can be interpreted contextually as an invitation to proclaim the Gospel with zeal and courage.

He then prayed in front of the statue of Mary, Mother of All Tribes, as the congregation sang the Marian Antiphon, Salve Regina.

[107] Previously, the congregation had also been encouraged to sing Salve Regina at the end of the Eucharistic celebrations ahead of the Pope's presence.

Harry Singkoh, M.S.C., performed a number of closing songs such as Jadilah Saksi Kristus (Be Witnesses of Christ) and Nafas Iman (Breath of Faith) that accompanied the procession out.

[109] Singer Lyodra Ginting returned to perform a song, The Prayer, in collaboration with Prihartono ‘Anton’ Mirzaputra who is the vocalist of Jamaica Cafe.

[110] Lyodra again collaborated with a number of priests to perform the song Doa Kami which was popularised by JPCC Worship and created by Sari Simorangkir.

[114] Upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, the Pope was welcomed by Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Member of the Presidential Advisory Council, Gandi Sulistiyanto, and Indonesian Ambassador to the Holy See Michael Trias Kuncahyono one last time.

Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Soeharyo and Bandung Bishop and KWI Chairman Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, O.S.C., along with the Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia, Piero Pioppo were also present to escort the Holy Father.

[118] During Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia, the Indonesian National Police deployed a total of 4,520 personnel to ensure order and security.

[119] From the period of 2‒3 September 2024, Indonesian National police under Detachment 88, thwarted a plot by ISIS-linked terrorists to assassinate Pope Francis during his visit to Jakarta.