Cardinal Suharyo quoted pope for corruption: a serious sin that shouted to heaven

Jakarta – Jakarta – Archbishop, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, highlighted a number of problems still found in Indonesia in the context of the Easter of 2025. One of them is the problem of corruption in Indonesia. Cardinal Suharyo said corruption was a terrible action. He also quoted the statement of Pope Francis comparing corruption, such as wounds. “Pope Francis’s words are not for the Indonesian population, but for corruption in general. It is said to say, ‘Festing injuries’. Try to pay attention to the word,” Suharyo said Sunday (4/20/2025). Browse to continue with the content Suharyo continued, the Pope said that corruption was a serious sin that shouted to heaven. Because corruption damages the lives of the widespread people. “I quote it, not my essay,” wounds “. Because of corruption, it is a serious sin that shouted to heaven. Because the wound undermined the basics of personal and community life,” he said. Suharyo also mentions a recent case of corruption. Namely corruption carried out by judges or representatives of God. ‘Then corruption is carried out by an institution or person in the institution, the representative of God is called. What kind of god is represented by corruption? ‘ He said. He also referred to online gambling problems that make many people poor. Suharyo calls the number of people who are the victim of online gambling. “Most victims are our sisters who are indeed due to the encouragement they force to gamble. In the end, everyone is out,” he said. In addition, he also highlighted the problem of human trafficking (TPPO). Suharyo said it is one of the problems that exist in the community. “One of the very same, at least the one who entered my wagon was a fight against the criminal offenses of human trafficking in people,” he said. Suharyo hopes that the existing Catholics are not just celebrating Easter. However, he said, hopefully the people who celebrate will also become Easter. “The one who made the rise of Christ live in him. So that his life, his life choices, his choice, is not determined by himself, but by Christ who lives in the person who believes it, ‘he said. (IAL/FCA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here