PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Pope Francis called Saturday for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea to be particularly close to women who have been abused and marginalized, speaking out in ...

Pope Francis began his historic visit to Papua New Guinea on Saturday (local time) with a call for stewardship of the nation’s rich natural resources and a plea for peace amid ongoing tribal conflicts ...

In late-October 2024, a post on Facebook highlighted an indigenous tribe on the island of New Guinea, in which the tribespeople apparently practice the custom of cutting off a portion of their fingers ...

Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been interconnected by seafaring trade ...

In his first address in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 7, Pope Francis deviated from his prepared remarks to specifically highlight women as "ones who carry the country forward." "They give life, build and ...

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province has resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, with clashes linked to illegal mining activities. Authorities stated that the death toll could rise as ...

Pope Francis traveled to a remote town in the jungles of Papua New Guinea on Sunday, after first presiding over mass in the capital city before a crowd that welcomed him with cheers and lively musical ...

The Cluny sisters offer literacy and education programs for local children in Papua New Guinea. Education was unavailable ...

Pope Francis' visit to Papua New Guinea will take him to a remote part of the South Pacific island nation where Christianity is a recent addition to traditional spiritual beliefs developed over ...

Papua New Guinea is prone to natural hazards such as cyclone, earthquake, landslide, flooding, droughts, volcanic eruptions, ...

The women of the Dani tribe of Papua, Indonesia, practice the tradition of ritually amputating parts of their fingers when a loved one dies. In late-October 2024, a post on Facebook highlighted an ...

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