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Coadjutor bishop for Cook Islands hopes to spiritually nourish his people
One month after his ordination as coadjutor bishop of Rarotonga Diocese in the Cook Islands, Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God in the Pacific nation. Source: CNA.
Vatican urges rich countries to cancel debt for poor small island nations
The Holy See has called for increased efforts from developed nations to help small island nations achieve their sustainable development goals by cancelling their debt. Source: Vatican News.
Australia stands alongside PNG, sends aid after landslide
Australia is holding out hope for Papua New Guinea following a deadly landslide, with assistance already under way, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Source: SBS News.
Caritas launches appeal to support PNG communities hit by landslide
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal for Papua New Guinea following the catastrophic landslide that struck the Pacific nation on Friday, as Pope Francis expressed his sorrow and offered prayers for the victims.
Hundreds feared dead following Papua New Guinea landslide
A United Nations agency has confirmed more than 670 people are presumed dead following a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s highlands on Friday. Source: ABC News.
Children and youth to play central role in Pope’s visit to PNG
Children and youth will be central to Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea in September, according to Fr Giorgio Licini, secretary-general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Source: CNA.
Australia offers PNG help after dozens die in tribal massacre
Australia is ready to assist Papua New Guinea authorities in quelling violence after dozens of people were killed in a massacre on the weekend. Source: The Age.
Episcopal Conference of the Pacific elects a new president
The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, which is part of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania, elected a new president at its plenary assembly in New Caledonia last week.
Parishes welcome Pacific Islander workers
Ways in which the Church and community groups can welcome and help seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands were discussed at a recent meeting in Launceston. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.