In pictures: Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea
- Pope Francis called for better treatment of workers in Papua New Guinea, emphasizing the country’s resources are targeted by international companies.
- The Pope hopes tribal violence will end, allowing lives to improve without more victims.
- He advocated for sustainable development of natural resources, ensuring local needs are considered in wealth distribution.
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Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Sept. 7 (askanews) - Thousands of faithful welcomed Pope Francis with songs and dances in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The pontiff is the protagonist these days of a 12-day marathon in the Asia-Pacific region, with visits to Indonesia, East Timor and Singapore to promote interreligious dialogue and embrace the regions on the outskirts of the world.
Pope urges development, end to crime and protection of women in Papua New Guinea
PORT MORESBY – After landing in Papua New Guinea the night before, Pope Francis urged national authorities Saturday to promote responsible and equitable development, and to bring the violence gripping much of the country to an end. He and the Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Robert Dadae, also made an appeal for the respect and protection of women and their rights in the country, where nearly 70 percent of women experience domestic violence…

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(Jakarta = Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Eui-rae = Pope Francis, who is on a four-nation tour of Asia and Oceania, visited Papua New Guinea to discuss fair resource development and inter-tribal...
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