Pope Francis praises Indonesia's high birth rate and urges other nations to consider its approach during his visit.

During his visit to Indonesia, Pope Francis praised the country's high birth rate, noting that families often have three to five children. He humorously criticized the trend in other nations where people prefer pets over children. The Pope's comments, which drew laughter from President Joko Widodo, come amid concerns over declining birth rates, including Indonesia's significant decrease since the 1960s. He urged other countries to consider Indonesia's approach to family size.

September 04, 2024
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