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Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves more than 35 people dead, police say
A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead MELBOURNE, Australia -- Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea ...
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Papua New Guinea violence leaves between 20 and 50 people dead, UN official says
A United Nations official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea MELBOURNE, Australia -- Violence among illegal miners in Papua New ...
Catholic News Agency12d
Remembering the missionary martyrs of Papua New Guinea
During Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Papua New Guinea, the pope reflected on the profound sacrifices made by early Catholic missionaries and martyrs in the region who ventured deep into the ...
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‘He is malnourished’: Why Indonesia’s Papua suffers from food insecurity in spite of government intervention
KEEROM, Papua: Playing together at home with his two cousins of roughly the same age, four-year-old Berto stands out. Unlike his cousins - who appeared cheerful and playful with one another ...
Voice of America13d
Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit all
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 ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation3d
Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves at least 30 dead as state of emergency declared near Porgera gold mine
Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have left at least 30 people dead in Papua New Guinea's highlands, with security forces given emergency powers to quell the violence. Police said the ...
CNN13d
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 during his trip to Papua New Guinea over the weekend, flying in a military plane to one of the most ...
PBS13d
Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea after overflowing Indonesia Mass
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday for the second leg of his four-nation trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania, becoming the second pope ...
National Catholic Reporter13d
In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis confronted with status of women in church, society
In his first address in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 7, Pope Francis deviated from his prepared remarks to specifically highlight women as "ones who carry the country forward." "They give life ...
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Pope Francis’ Mass in Papua New Guinea: ‘Open yourselves to the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis presided over Mass at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday, delivering a powerful message to Papua New Guineans that despite the far distance that separates them from Rome ...
The Boston Globe11d
Pope arrives in the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea with a ton of humanitarian aid and toys
VANIMO, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis traveled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to celebrate the Catholic Church on the peripheries, bringing with him a ton of medicine ...
America Magazine13d
In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis addresses economic inequality and challenges to peace
On his first day in Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis issued three specific calls—one to the government and “the large companies” that exploit the rich natural resources of this land ...