Sat Sep 07 11:32:22 UTC 2024: ## Pope Urges Papua New Guinea to Share Resource Wealth, Trump Makes Ominous Election Threat

**Papua New Guinea:** Pope Francis has called on Papua New Guinea’s leaders to ensure that the country’s vast natural resources benefit the entire community, not just foreign corporations. The Pope, currently on a 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region, highlighted the disparity between the nation’s resource wealth and the high poverty rate, where one in four people live below the poverty line.

While acknowledging the role of multinational companies in harnessing resources, the Pope emphasized the need for local communities to share in the benefits, including employment and improved living conditions. His comments are expected to resonate with Catholics across the globe, particularly in resource-rich nations grappling with similar issues.

Despite a steady economic growth in recent years, Papua New Guinea’s poverty rates remain stubbornly high, indicating a lack of trickle-down benefits from the booming resource sector. Experts point to the continued high poverty rates as evidence that the wealth generated from resource extraction is not benefiting the local population.

The Pope also expressed concern over the escalating tribal violence in Papua New Guinea, urging leaders to work towards ending the conflict that has displaced thousands.

**US Election:** Meanwhile, Donald Trump has made a troubling statement at a recent rally, hinting at potential unrest if he loses the 2024 presidential election. Trump warned that “we may have no country left” if he doesn’t win, a comment that has raised alarm bells among political observers.

The statement has been widely condemned as a threat to American democracy. Trump’s rhetoric has been compared to the language of authoritarian leaders who undermine democratic institutions.

**Cheney Endorsement:** In a significant development, former Vice President Dick Cheney has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, citing Trump’s lack of trustworthiness. Democratic political strategist Van Jones believes this endorsement could sway undecided voters, arguing that Harris represents a safer bet for America’s future.

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