Seeking Blessings from the Holy Father

Catholics eagerly follow Pope Francis’ visit. Some are willing to spend a large sum of money to participate in the grand mass with the Pope.

Hussein Abri Dongoran

September 9, 2024

TRAVELING more than 4,500 kilometers to Jakarta, Paulina Resubun had only one goal, which is to meet Pope Francis. Departing from her home in Merauke Regency, South Papua, the 39-year-old woman wanted to receive a direct blessing from the Holy Father. As a nurse at the Merauke Regional General Hospital, she did not want to miss the Pope’s visit to Indonesia.

Paulina took advantage of a training opportunity for pediatric intensive care at a

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