Pope Francis flies to remote corner of Papua New Guinea as Asia trip pivots to marginalized communities
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a Catholic Church serving marginalized communities as he concluded his first full day in Papua New Guinea on Saturday, as part of a lengthy Asia tour.
'Blessed' Papua New Guinea welcomes pope during landmark tour
Over mountains, by air, and by sea, pilgrims have flocked to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital where Pope Francis landed late Friday on a landmark visit. With "the presence of the Pope in our land,
Pope calls for greater care of indigenous populations in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis said the world needs to address climate change while visiting the Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea, which is partly endangered by a rising Pacific Ocean.
Pope to meet Papua New Guinea Catholics who embrace both Christianity and Indigenous beliefs
Pope Francis’s visit to Papua New Guinea will take him to a remote part of the South Pacific island nation where Christianity is a recent addition to traditional spiritual beliefs developed over mille
Pope Francis to receive Argentine welcome in remote Papua New Guinea town
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",
Pope Francis’ Mass in Papua New Guinea: ‘Open Yourselves to the Joy of the Gospel’
In his homily, the Pope drew on the day’s Gospel reading about Jesus healing a deaf man, to emphasize the importance of overcoming distance from God and others, prompting the faithful to reflect on their own relationships.
Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to tribal conflict, and celebrated cultural diversity.
Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea reaches out to 'peripheries' of Catholic Church
Pope Francis boarded an Australian Royal Air Force C-130 on Sunday and flew over the pristine jungles of Papua New Guinea, travelling to the faraway settlement of Vanimo as the 87-year-old continues reaching out to what he likes to call the “peripheries” of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Calls for Environmental Stewardship, Peace in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis began his historic visit to Papua New Guinea on Saturday (local time) with a call for stewardship of the nation’s rich natural resources and a plea for peace amidst
Pope Francis enters Papua New Guinea's remote jungles
Francis was elected pope largely on the strength of a speech he gave to his fellow cardinals in 2013 about the need for the church to go out to the 'peripheries'” where people need God most
Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves at least 30 dead as state of emergency declared near Porgera gold mine
Local officials say an influx of weapons into the remote highlands has exacerbated the violence between rival groups.
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Papua New Guinea prepares for rare papal visit
Over mountains, by air, and by sea, pilgrims flocked to Papua New Guinea's capital ahead of Pope Francis's arrival Friday on ...
Papua New Guinea violence leaves between 20 and 50 people dead, UN official says
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NRL fans blast Anthony Albanese after $600MILLION Papua New Guinea plan gets the green light: 'Waste of tax payer dollars'
Anthony Albanese has reportedly approved $600m funding of a new NRL team The 19th NRL team is understood to be located in ...
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Australia Prime Minister’s XIII vs. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII: Date, start time, team lists
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) have revealed a Prime Minister’s XIII will take on their Papua New Guinean ...