The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East.

the 87-year-old pontiff was greeted by tens of thousands of faithful in the costal town of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea after a flight from the capital city of Port Moresby. Among those on hand to ...

On Sunday, the pope will travel to Vanimo, a city in the northwesternmost province of Papua New Guinea. The 11-day trip is the longest Francis has undertaken while Pope and concludes with visits ...

The U.N.’s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, Mate Bagossy, said the death toll of at least 20 as of Sunday was based on information from community members and local authorities in Enga ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left between 20 and 50 people dead, a United Nations official said Monday. The fighting started days ago and is ...

A United Nations official says between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea MELBOURNE, Australia -- Violence among illegal miners in Papua New ...

The Baby Pearls have secured their first victory in the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifiers, defeating Papua New Guinea 54-35.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead, a police official said on Tuesday. Police Assistant ...

Pope Francis receives a traditional hat during a meeting with faithful in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.

Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" — a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their ...