Sat Sep 07 01:50:00 UTC 2024: – Pope Francis called for better treatment of workers in Papua New Guinea and an end to ethnic violence
– He emphasized the need for the country’s natural resources to benefit local people and be developed sustainably
– Papua New Guinea has significant natural resources including gold, gas, and oil, but faces challenges in economic growth and human capital development
– The Pope also called for a solution to the status of Bougainville Island, which voted for independence in 2019
– Papua New Guinea has a diverse population of tribes and languages, with a significant Catholic presence
– This visit is part of Pope Francis’ longest overseas trip yet, which also includes stops in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.
Pope calls for Papua New Guinea to ‘end’ tribal violence
Pope calls for Papua New Guinea to ‘end’ tribal violence
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