Martin Korokan Lomeyari | Papua New Guinea/Oceania

As Papua New Guinea and Enga Province prepares for the upcoming Local Level Government (LLG) elections and the by-elections including the Porgera-Paiela electorate, Bishop Justin Ain Soongie of the Catholic Diocese of Wabag, Papua New Guinea has issued a heartfelt appeal for peace and unity among the communities.

The 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI) convened from April 29 to May 9, 2025, at the Alexishafen Conference Centre in the Archdiocese of Madang.

On May 3, 2025, the International Movement of Catholic Students Movement (IMCS) at the University of Goroka (UOG) chapter held its annual handover-takeover ceremony, marking a significant transition in student leadership and reaffirming the organization's commitment to spiritual growth, community service, and academic excellence.

In a monumental moment for Papua New Guinea (PNG), history will be made as Cardinal Sir John Ribal MSC prepares to take part in the next Papal Conclave starting 7 May 2025—the solemn and secretive process by which the Catholic Church elects a new Pope.