Pope Francis has landed in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
His Indonesia Airlines plane touched down at 19:10 local time on Friday the 6th of September, beginning the second leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad.
The people of Papua New Guinea had been anxiously awaiting Pope Francis and Catholics from across the country have been arriving in large groups to the capital city in large groups.
Given the lack of roads, many of them from more remote areas had to walk for days to get to the city centre.
His schedule for Papua New Guinea includes meetings with government officials, local authorities and diplomats; and with children in street situations and those with disabilities.
He will also pay a visit to the Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, where he will meet with the Bishops of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, and with priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, seminarians and catechists.
On Sunday morning, the Pope will celebrate Holy Mass with the faithful at Sir John Guise Stadium, which has been teeming with activity during these last few days as final preparations are made.
Pope Francis will conclude the second stage of his Apostolic Journey in a meeting with young people on Monday morning.
By Our Reporter
6th Sept 2024
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