Keith Loveard, Jakarta

Indonesian Muslims challenge violent Islamic traditions

Nahdlatul Ulama leader wins British support for a campaign to promote a more tolerant form of Islam

Widodo faces critical test of his resolve

After a series of missteps, he's in danger of losing the respect of millions of followers

Indonesia's politicians rush to turn back clock

Revision of anti-graft body law and stalling of bill on sexual violence reflect society's shift toward conservatism

Papuans a minority in their own land

Overcoming racism is one thing but finding a lasting peace in the region will likely be much more difficult

Taking the democracy out of Indonesia's democratic party

Megawati Sukarnoputri's autocratic leadership style of years past has no place in the Indonesia of the future

Battle of numbers in Papua highlands

Indonesia needs to address the needs of the people if it wishes to emerge victorious in its propaganda war with rebels

Painting murals for a better future

An Indonesian village is using art to brighten prospects for the young generation

Reconciliation has limits in post-election Indonesia

As Widodo seeks to patch up national wounds inflicted by election, Islamic hard-liners face renewed onslaught

Widodo's big challenge is reducing Indonesia's inequity

His administration has certainly not been idle but the country remains one of the world’s most unequal societies

Jakarta riots another page in long history of hard-line Muslim ambition

Post-election violence highlights gaping rift between Indonesia's secular and Islamist camps

'People power' and the Indonesian election

Specter of popular uprising looms on horizon as Subianto's supporters reject Widodo's claims of re-election success

Luke-warm re-election for Indonesia's Widodo

Underwhelming manner of victory leaves president without a convincing mandate to build on reforms in second term

As Mass numbers grow, US parishes weigh benefits of continuing livestream

Biblical scholar and world's oldest cardinal dies at 98

Proof of Covid vaccination not needed for Masses in Italy

Manila dioceses back on lockdown after Covid scare

Flash floods kill 88 in Pakistan

Fifth bishop consecrated under Sino-Vatican deal