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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Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit all
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" — a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered. Addressing political and business leaders, the 87-year-old pontiff hailed his hosts as being rich in culture and in natural resources — a nod to vast reserves of gold, copper, nickel, …
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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 Francis to receive Argentine welcome in remote Papua New Guinea town
PORT MORESBY (Reuters) – Pope Francis will arrive in one of the world’s most remote Catholic communities in Papua New Guinea on Sunday to something approaching home – a group of Argentine missionaries who plan to welcome him with a steaming cup of “mate”, a traditional South American herbal drink. The 87-year-old pontiff, originally from Buenos Aires, is on a 12-day tour of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in part aimed …
Pope Francis called for a just exploitation of natural resources in Papua New Guinea.
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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