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Promoting tolerance and brotherhood amid rising sectarian tensions in Indonesia is one of the top priorities of the new archbishop of Semarang. Father Robertus Rubiyatmoko, appointed Archbishop of Semarang by Pope Francis on 18 March, was consecrated bishop on May 19 at a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Semarang in Central Java. The 53-year old bishop is the youngest of Indonesia’s 10 serving archbishops. "The archdiocese wants to create a culture of love in society. Catholics can promote a harmonious life which shows tolerance and brotherhood," Archbishop Rubiyatmoko told UCANEWS. “Rising sectarianism has led to intolerance. Worse, national unity is at risk,” said the new archbishop. "People can easily react badly to any tensions. This is very concerning," said the prelate in charge of the pastoral care of over 400,000 Catholics.He vowed to encourage Catholics to build good relations based o...
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