n a bold move to promote transparency and peace in Papua New Guinea’s electoral process, Bishop Justine Ain Soongie of the Enga Catholic Church has called on Prime Minister James Marape to adopt an Electronic Voting System (EVS) for the 2027 National General Election.
“When Yainanda returns, our forests will sing again, our rivers will run sweet again,” says Tultul Arnold Etapae. “He is more than stone — he is our breath.”
In a historic moment for the Catholic community of Siasia Island, Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM of the Diocese of Lae officially opened three vital new facilities: a church, a youth office, and a mother’s hall in Aupwel village on May 25.
In the remote highland heartland of Papua New Guinea, the ancient village of Yarra Mander stands as a symbol of cultural resilience and sacred continuity.
Amid the misty highlands of Enga Province, the Keas Yakale Catholic Community is pioneering the implementation of Papua New Guinea’s 1:6:6 education reform, blending faith and innovation to transform rural learning.
Enga University marked a historic milestone as Papua New Guinea’s newest university held its inaugural graduation ceremony at the Wabag campus on May 23, 2025.
Oral histories and emerging archaeological perspectives trace their roots back an astounding 75,000 years, making them more than just custodians of the land. They are a living link to humanity’s deep past.
In the mist-veiled mountains of Enga Province, far removed from the bustle of modern cities, lies the ancient land of Yampu—sacred to the Malipin Angalean Yaramanda people.
The rhythmic chants and vibrant energy of Māori culture filled Jubilee Catholic Secondary School in Hohola on May 18, 2025, as students welcomed Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, a renowned cultural performance group from Rotorua, New Zealand.
From May 11 to 15, 2025, Port Moresby became a spiritual and ecclesial focal point for the Catholic Church in the Pacific as it hosted the executive meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania (FCBCO).
