Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Some 2,000 Catholics attended a pontifical mass at Cathedral in central Jakarta, here Saturday.

"The pontifical mass is led by Bishop MR Ignati Suharyo," Graece Tanus, a spokesman of the Cathedral, said here Saturday.

The pontifical mass, which was held at 9 am local time, was the third organized by the Cathedral in the Christmas celebration 2010, she said.

"The pontifical mass is also attended by Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia Leopoldo Girelli," Graece said.

The Indonesian oldest cathedral is expected to organize five masses on Saturday (Dec 25), respectively at 6 am, 7.30 am, 9 am, 11 am and 6 pm local time.

This year`s theme of Christmas celebration is "Learn from the Holy Family of Nazareth Family, Be Loving Toward the Family."
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