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: Emmanuel MAIPE
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…
Over 35, 000 Catholics gathered this morning at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby to celebrate the Holy Mass with the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The gathering saw Catholic faithfuls from all over Papua New Guinea, those ones who can make to Port Moresby, attend the Mass which started just after 8am. Following the conclusion of the Holy Mass, we (PNG HAUSBUNG) had a chat with some of these faithfuls who attended with the rest of the people to get their thoughts about the service and Pope’s message to Papua New Guinea. Many felt blessed just to be…
Catholics started arriving as early as 1am this morning at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby celebrate Mass with the Holy Father Pope Francis. PNG HAUSBUNG onsite this morning outside the perimeter of the stadium to observe the movement of people. According to one Marshall on site, it was between 1am and 2am that people started arriving to avoid the long queue that is expected. Security was also tight with Marshals, police, Correctional Service officers and security guards controlling the movement of vehicles and people. Vehicles with passes were let in while the rest had to just drop…
Despite one’s limitation or disabilities, each of us are unique in our own ways and knowing and believing that God loves us and has a plan for every one of us, is what matters more than anything else. That was the message from Pope Francis this afternoon at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby city when he met with little children supported by the Callan Services of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The Pope when responding to questions from three children supported by Callan Services, who had audience with the Pope, said God knows each of our struggles and…
The Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, officially welcomed Pope Francis this morning at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, acknowledging what the Catholic church has done in contributing to Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) development. Sir Dadae said this support by the catholic church is through the provision education, health care, social development, through to disaster and humanitarian assistance that the church has continued to deliver to the people. “The Catholic church is another key development partner of the Government in services delivery in the country. Our government recognises the strong contributions of the church,” said the Sir Bob Dadae. “We…
Pope Francis will be arriving soon here at the APEC Haus in Downtown Port Moresby city for his engagement with the leaders both local and regional. Pacific Islands heads of state are also present this morning, including the Vanuatu Prime Minister. Local leaders in the likes of MP Pomio Elias Kapavore, MP Kandep Don Pole and Central Governor Rufina Peter are among others leaders here this morning.
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church is now in country after touching down in Port Moresby city at around 7:20pm this evening at the Jackson International Airport to start his three days visit, which will include a trip to Vanimo in West Sepik province on Sunday. The Pope arrived on board the Garuda Indonesia airline, travelling in from Indonesia from his visit there. There to receive him was Deputy Prime Minister (PM), John Rosso in place of PM James Marape who is observing his sabbath and unable to receive the Pope himself. Although his Holiness was on a…
The current cost of living challenges experienced by people is mostly driven by imported inflation. According to the ongoing Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) nationwide price surveillance exercise, it is evident that the current depreciation of Kina against major trading currencies like the US and Australia dollars are putting pressure on food process because most of the basic goods on shop shelves are imported. The ICCC Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Paulus Ain said some major importers of food products and other basic goods have also raised similar concerns about the Kina depreciation especially its impact on…
Parliament sitting resumed this morning only to adjourn for a week to allow time for the VONC motion to go through its process as required by the constitution. Leader of Government Business and Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jnr said the motion of a VONC is now active having been entered on the parliament notice paper. The Leader of Government Business then moved a motion to adjourn parliament to Thursday 12th September, at 10am