Pope Francis landed in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on September 6, after a six-hour flight from Jakarta, Indonesia. His arrival followed reports of a foiled attack plot during his Indonesian visit, which led to the arrest of seven individuals, including a suspected terrorist opposed to his mosque visit.
In Papua New Guinea, the Pope was greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister and traditional dancers, and received a warm welcome from the crowd. He will meet with authorities, visit street children, and hold a Holy Mass during his stay. On September 8, he will travel to Vanimo, Sandaun Province.
The Pope’s visit to Indonesia was marked by a joint declaration with Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar, condemning religious violence. Despite security concerns, Pope Francis continues his Asia-Oceania tour, spreading messages of peace and unity.