US EditionIn pictures: Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea
- Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday night for a three-day visit during his 12-day journey to Asia and Oceania.
- Bishop Paul Sundu mentioned that 300,000 people are expected to attend, with many walking weeks to see Pope Francis.
- Father Victor Rocha stated the visit will greatly impact people's faith, as 70%-80% of baptized Catholics attend Mass regularly.
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AskanewsPort 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
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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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