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Newly Elected Pope Chooses Name ‘Leo’ After More Than a Century

5 days ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

 English Jakarta, VIVA – Every time a new Pope is elected, he typically sets aside his birth name and chooses a papal name that will be remembered throughout history. This choice is not merely symbolic, but also reflects the spirit and leadership vision he intends to embody. Robert Prevost, the newly elected Pope, has chosen the name "Leo" as his papal name. He becomes the 14th Pope to adopt this name, and the first to do so in over a century.
Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

5 days ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

 English United States,VIVA – Robert Prevost from the United States has been elected pope during a two-day conclave, becoming the first American to hold the position in history. As quoted from CNN International on Friday (May 9), Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from the U.S. has been chosen as the 267th pope.
Prabowo Confirms TB Vaccine Trials in Indonesia by Bill Gates Foundation

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto, stated that Microsoft founder Bill Gates is currently developing a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. Indonesia will be one of the countries where the vaccine will be tested. “He’s developing a TB vaccine for the world, and Indonesia will be one of the trial sites,” said Prabowo on Wednesday (May 7). The head of state explained that this vaccine development is a positive step, as TB claims nearly 100,000 lives in Indonesia every year.
82 Indonesian Migrants Saved from Illegal Departure to Malaysia

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Jakarta, VIVA – The Law Enforcement Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI), under the Directorate of Crimes Against Women and Children (PPA) and the Directorate of Human Trafficking Crimes (PPO) of the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), uncovered nine cases of human trafficking in North Kalimantan.
Indonesia Expresses Concern Over India’s Missile Strikes on Pakistan

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a missile strike launched by India on Pakistani territory. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry urged both nations to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue in resolving the ongoing crisis. "The Indonesian government is closely monitoring developments between India and Pakistan.
Bill Gates Impressed by Prabowo’s Free Nutritious Meal Program

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Jakarta, VIVA – Microsoft founder and global philanthropist, Bill Gates, expressed his admiration for Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, an initiative launched by President Prabowo Subianto. “The President welcomed Bill Gates and visited the MBG implementation site at SDN Jati 03. Bill Gates highly appreciated and was impressed by what he saw,” said Dadan Hindayana, Head of the National Nutrition Agency, on Wednesday (May 7).
Subsidized Housing for Journalists Not Meant to Silence the Press

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

 English Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs official Meutya Hafid and Housing and Settlement official Maruarar Sirait assured that journalists can continue to uphold their ideals and independence, despite a new government housing program targeting media workers.
Conclave Set to Begin as Cardinals Gather to Choose New Pope

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Vatican, VIVA – As more than a billion Catholics around the world await the election of a new pope, all eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel, where 133 cardinals will begin the secretive process known as a conclave on Wednesday morning in Vatican City. Throughout the week, pilgrims and journalists have flocked to St. Peter's Square, as cardinals held closed-door meetings to discuss church issues and the qualities they want to see in the next pope.
Indonesia Seeks to Cut TKDN Certificate Issuance Time and Cost

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

 English Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that his ministry is in the process of revising regulations on the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) to streamline the certification process by cutting both the time and cost required for issuance.
One Dead After Military Truck Explosion on Pasuruan Toll Road

1 week ago | viva.co.id | Arianti Widya

Pasuruan, VIVA – Lieutenant Colonel Arhanud Noor Iskak, provided an explanation regarding the incident involving a Kostrad (Army Strategic Command) truck that exploded and caught fire at Km 774 of the Gempol Toll Road, Pasuruan, East Java, on Monday night. Iskak explained that the truck, which was transporting equipment and personnel from the 509th Infantry Brigade (Brigif 509/Kostrad) Jember, was traveling from Surabaya to Jember.