Sat Sep 07 16:13:00 UTC 2024: – Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea and called for the country’s vast natural resources to benefit the entire community, not just a fraction of the population
– Despite being rich in resources, Papua New Guinea is one of the poorest countries in the Pacific, with high levels of poverty and lack of basic services like electricity
– The pope’s message resonated with local Catholics and pilgrims, who hope it will push the government to provide better services
– The country has been home to numerous foreign-run mines, but little evidence shows that these projects have helped alleviate poverty
– The pope also called for an end to tribal violence in the country, which has caused many deaths and displacement over the years
– The violence is linked to modern issues such as a growing population, breakdown of traditional rules of war, joblessness, and high cost of living, rather than ancient customs.

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