Portrait of a Series of Indonesian Celebrities Who Have Met Pope Francis in Person, from Anggun to Lyodra

Merry Riana became one of the lucky people to meet Pope Francis in person in Indonesia. They met at the Scholas Occurrentes forum held at the Indonesian Cathedral on September 4, 2024, during the Pope's visit to Indonesia.

Angel Pieters was chosen to perform the song Ave Maria during the Grand Mass at GBK with Pope Francis on September 5, 2024. She was very touched and proud to perform in front of the leader of the Catholic community worldwide in person.

Anggun met the Pope in person when she performed at the Vatican. At that time, Anggun shook hands directly with the Pope, and she now feels very mournful because of the loss of someone known to be close to the common people.

Lyodra performed in front of Pope Francis during the Grand Mass at GBK on September 5, 2024. She also had the opportunity to shake hands and present a gift to the Pope. An unforgettable experience for Lyodra.

Besides Merry Riana, Chelsea Islan - Happy Salma and Nadia Mulya also had the chance to meet the Pope at the Scholas Occurrentes forum at the Indonesian Cathedral. Happy described the meeting as a very meaningful experience.

Dion Wiyoko attended the Grand Mass at GBK with his beloved wife. Although he only saw the Pope from a distance, Dion was very happy to worship together with the Pope in person.

Ben Joshua attended the Grand Mass with his beloved mother. He accompanied his mother with great joy, happy to meet Pope Francis in Jakarta.

Lisa A Riyanto became one of the congregants present at the Great Mass with Pope Francis at GBK. She chose to wear a kebaya and a traditional hairstyle for the mass with the Pope.

Anne Avantie came all the way from Semarang to attend the Great Mass with the Pope at GBK. Anne is now very grieving because Pope Francis has passed away.

Delon Thamrin came with his wife to worship at the Great Mass at GBK. He was very happy to be able to see Pope Francis in person in Indonesia.