At least 20 killed as fighting breaks out over disputed gold mine. Pope Francis had appealed to "everyone’s sense of responsibility to stop the spiral of violence.”
Albert Boudaud turned 84 in August, and he’s Papua New Guinea's oldest missionary. Meet this priest who arrived in what is now his adopted country in 1968.
After three days in Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis has now landed in East Timor until September 11 for the third leg of his trip across Asia and Oceania.
In the lush surroundings of Vanimo, Pope Francis encourages the people to embellish the land even more with their presence.
In nation of islands and jungles, Pope Francis recommends a compass: Openness to God, to others, and to the Gospel.
After 3 days in Indonesia, Pope Francis lands on September 6 in Papua New Guinea for the second leg of his 12-day trip across Asia and Oceania.
During his pontificate, Pope Francis has appointed a cardinal in each of the countries he will visit from September 2 to 13, 2024. Here’s a look at their profiles.
Francis isn’t the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Singapore. Here we highlight trips by past pontiffs to these countries.
On his longest trip so far, Pope Francis will visit 4 countries in Asia/Oceania in September; local Churches have prepared resources to help the faithful welcome Christ's Vicar.
The Holy Father will visit the island nation later this year, as part of his longest trip as Pope.
