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Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade

Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been interconnected by seafaring trade ...
Crux

Locals hope Pope in Papua New Guinea will bring change on women, sorcery

Pope Francis gives a blessing to attendees of his Mass on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Port Moresby. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen PORT MORESBY – As Pope Francis prepares to conclude his three-day ...
Religion News Service

From witchcraft to synodality, Pope Francis tackled women’s roles in Papua New Guinea

(RNS) — In a country where women are often victims of violence and marginalization, the pope was confronted with the same reality in the Catholic Church. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In Papua New Guinea, Pope ...
National Catholic Reporter

In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis confronted with status of women in church, society

In his first address in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 7, Pope Francis deviated from his prepared remarks to specifically highlight women as "ones who carry the country forward." "They give life, build and ...