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As a Catholic living in the world’s largest Muslim country, Baso Darmawan does not think twice about making the sign of the cross as he prays before a meal at a restaurant in the bustling capital of Jakarta.
Darmawan says that he personally knows many Indonesians who have converted from Islam to Catholicism, including his own father. He told CNA that living alongside his Muslim neighbors in Bogor, Indonesia, can also be an everyday reminder of faith.
“With the Muslims praying five times a day, sometimes I use their prayer call as a reminder for me to pray the Angelus or the Office of the Hours because the time is similar to our times to pray,” he said.
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Darmawan says that he personally knows many Indonesians who have converted from Islam to Catholicism, including his own father. He told CNA that living alongside his Muslim neighbors in Bogor, Indonesia, can also be an everyday reminder of faith.
“With the Muslims praying five times a day, sometimes I use their prayer call as a reminder for me to pray the Angelus or the Office of the Hours because the time is similar to our times to pray,” he said.
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Pope Francis visits Indonesia: How a Catholic Minority Thrives in the World's Largest Muslim Nation
Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, spotlights the unique experience of the country's 8.3 million Catholics who navigate daily life in a diverse religious landscape.
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