Pope Francis has arrived in Papua New Guinea during his 11-day visit to Asia and Oceania, with plans to promote unity, interfaith dialogue, and address issues of poverty and migration.
Sandra Russo meets Pope Francis at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. His arrival follows meetings in Indonesia with religious leaders, including an interfaith event at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque.
He spoke before Pope Francis' arrival highlighting the national unity and the large crowds gathering from various regions that the pontiff's visit has resulted in. He believes the Pope chose to come to PNG due to the recent turmoil the small island nation has witnessed. The 87-year-old pontiff has recently been suffering ill-health and now uses a wheelchair for mobility.
"A celebration for Pope, when he comes here, the biggest miracle on earth, is the Mass and Mass is an hour. So, during that hour we also partake in that Mass where the Holy Father comes, representing Jesus, physically, spiritually, and mentally. So, for us Catholics, we are really proud that we have the Holy Father on this land.”She says she feels blessed that the Pope chose to come to P-N-G.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Papua New Guinea group hike Kokoda Track in four days to welcome Pope FrancisA group of 23 Catholics ventured through tough island terrain for a chance to see the pope as he visits Papua New Guinea.
Read more »
Pope Francis heads to Asia-Pacific to bring messages of peace and unity, Vatican saysWhile Indonesia's Catholic community is only 3 per cent of the population, it still numbers in the millions and plenty of its members will be travelling to Jakarta for the pope's four-day visit.
Read more »
‘Togetherness in our diversity’: Pope Francis preaches unity at south-east Asia’s largest mosquePope met the grand imam and representatives from Indonesia’s six officially recognised religions at Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque
Read more »
Timor-Leste government bulldozes homes to make way for mass with Pope FrancisAs many as 700,000 people are expected to attended an outdoor mass with Pope Francis next month in Dili, so authorities are bulldozing the homes of about 200 of the city's poorest residents to make room.
Read more »
Pope Francis to set off on challenging 12-day Asia-Pacific tourPontiff’s itinerary including visits to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea reflects importance of Asia to Catholic church
Read more »
Pope Francis touches down in Asia amid health and security scares7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »