Pope urges end to Papua New Guinea tribal conflicts and fair, sustainable extraction of resources
Saturday, 7 September 2024 () Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea, urging an end to tribal violence and advocating for sustainable development of natural resources. He emphasized civic responsibility and cooperation to improve infrastructure, health, and education. Addressing Bougainville's independence issue, he called for fair resource distribution benefiting local people over multinational companies.
Pope Francis delivers a pointed warning to Papua New Guinea's leaders that the country's sizable resource wealth must benefit all -- a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered. "These goods are destined by God for the entire community", the...
Indonesians welcome Pope Francis to Jakarta as he kicks off a 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region, with further stops planned in Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. The 87-year-old will..
Saturday, 7 September 2024 ()
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