Papua New Guinea

Vanimo: tradition and modernity on the coast of Papua New Guinea

Vanimo: tradition and modernity on the coast of Papua New Guinea

Just a few days ago, Vanimoa small coastal town in the province of Sandaunin Papua New Guineareceived a historic visit: the Pope Francis made a stop during his tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania. The pontiff’s visit brought with it a ton of humanitarian aid and highlighted the importance of this remote region, whose rich ...

Pope Francis asked for prayers during his tour of Asia: “This is not an easy job”

Pope Francis asked for prayers during his tour of Asia: “This is not an easy job”

He Pope Francis He admitted this Monday, at a stop on his tour surrounded by young Catholic faithful in Papua New Guineathat his position “is not an easy job.” The 87-year-old pontiff, who is in the middle of a 12-day pilgrimage across the region Asia-Pacificappeared lively and jovial during his speech before a crowd of ...

Pope Francis calls for fair use of natural resources during his visit to Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis calls for fair use of natural resources during his visit to Papua New Guinea

He Pope Francis He asked this Saturday in Papua New Guinea a fair exploitation of the country’s natural resources, in order to promote the well-being of the entire population. During his first speech in Port Moresbythe capital, the pontiff stressed that these assets “are destined by God for the entire community” and called for the ...

25 photos from Pope Francis' mass in Jakarta: 100,000 people attended

25 photos from Pope Francis’ mass in Jakarta: 100,000 people attended

Jakarta, Sep 5 (EFE).- The Pope Francis celebrated a mass this Thursday for about 100,000 people who filled Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and the adjacent Madya Stadium and who in his homily asked to continue “building a civilization of peace”. Despite the heat and humidity in the Indonesian capital, the Pope traveled in the ...

The smiling bat, an ecological hero in the rainforests

The smiling bat, an ecological hero in the rainforests

Deep in the rainforests of Papua New Guineaan unusual discovery has captured the attention of the scientific community and the general public. Dubbed the “Yoda bat” due to its remarkable resemblance to the Jedi Master From Star Wars, this flying mammal has been officially recognized as a new species, standing out for its unique appearance ...