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Rising sea levels in Asia-Pacific island nations are forcing people to leave their homelands in search of better opportunities often in Australia according to Metropolitan Archbishop Ryan Pagente Jimenez of Agaña.

On July 7, Catholics across Papua New Guinea celebrated the feast of Blessed Peter ToRot, a revered lay catechist and martyr who gave his life for his faith during the Second World War.

During a solemn celebration at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on June 29, Pope Leo XIV bestowed the sacred pallium on 54 new Metropolitan Archbishops from around the world, including Clement Papa, the newly elevated Metropolitan Archbishop of Mt. Hagen City, central Papua New Guinea.

The national gathering of the Catholic Students Associations (CSA), in which students from various tertiary institutions across Papua New Guinea took part and reflected on the theme: “Together Towards Tomorrow: Tertiary Students as Hopeful Ambassadors Through Dedication,” had a grand closing ceremony on June 29, 2025.

On the radiant morning of June 27, 2025, inside the resplendent grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, history was made for Papua New Guinea.

A young Enga boy from Papua New Guinea won first prize in the singing contest at the 23rd edition of the International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC), held in Germany on 27 June. The contest was held under the theme “Colors of Voices, Echoes of Peace.”

As tensions rise across Kenya, the Catholic Bishops of Kenya have urged citizens, especially young people, to remain peaceful, sincere, and courageous.

A suicide bombing during Sunday evening Mass at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus left 22 people dead and at least 63 injured on June 23.

In Papua New Guinea, election petitions serve as formal legal challenges to the conduct or results of national or local-level elections.

The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea celebrated a remarkable dual event on Sunday: the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity and the golden jubilee of the Missionaries of Charity in the country on June 15.

In a landmark moment for education in Papua New Guinea, Fr. Lawrence Arockiaraj, General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, was officially sworn in today as a member of the National Education Board (NEB) during a formal ceremony in Port Moresby.

More than 450 women religious leaders and general council members from across the globe participated in an online formation program titled “Being the Best of Yourself” from June 11 to 13.

As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify for the fifth consecutive day, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has urged both the U.S. government and the broader international community to prioritize diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

The Archdiocese of Rabaul came alive in the power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, as 57 young Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a vibrant Eucharistic celebration led by Archbishop Rochus Josef Tatamai MSC at Vunapope Cathedral.

Without naming a particular country or national leader, Pope Leo XIV criticized the rise of nationalist movements as he prayed for reconciliation and dialogue during a Sunday Mass on June 8.

In the beautiful Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea, within the Catholic Diocese of Wewak, stands a beacon of hope and transformation: Yarapos Mercy All Girls Secondary School.

Under the sweeping highland skies of Papua New Guinea’s Lagaip Valley, the Wanepap Catholic Mission will host the highly anticipated Lagaip Sangai Festival 2025 — a vibrant celebration of culture, faith, and community healing on July 25 and 26.

Sokaim Village in Papua New Guinea’s Kompiam-Ambum District has officially dedicated itself to a new way of life, marking a major milestone in the province’s growing grassroots peace movement.

A small volcanic island in Papua New Guinea’s East Sepik Province came alive with song, celebration, and the stirring presence of the Holy Spirit as 60 young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Józef Roszyński, the Catholic Bishop of Wewak.

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.