Pope Francis has just arrived at the Sir John Guise stadium here in Port Moresby city to commence his final engagement on his trip to PNG, and that is to speak to the Catholic youths. Gathered here this morning are Catholic agencies school in Port Moresby city along with youth groups from the outside Dioceses that came for the Pope’s visit. Over 20, 000 Catholic youths are present here at the stadium. The event started with performances from the people of Kairuku in Central province and youths.
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
His Holiness Pope Francis will conduct his final day in PNG with a meeting with the youths, over 20, 000 youths are expected to attend this event at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. This morning some youth made their way to the stadium as early as 4am. Busloads of school students and teachers from the Catholic agencies schools in Port Moresby city also made their way to the stadium early this morning. Youths and school students from various Catholic Schools in the nation’s capital, have taken today off from their usually busy academic week to attend the…
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