Papua New Guinea: Christians excited for Papal visit

In September this year, Pope Francis will be making his first trip to Papua New Guinea, a country introduced to Christianity only around 70 years ago. See stunning photos of this incredible mission territory, and read how our brothers and sisters there are enthusiastically preparing for his arrival.

Clodagh Gallagher20 August 2024papua new guinea, children, conversion, mission territory, poverty, asia, missions, missionaries

€2 million for 1,600 Catholic summer camps worldwide

This year more than 1,600 summer camps for young people are taking place in 18 countries ─ from Egypt and Jordan to Iraq, Georgia and Kazakhstan – thanks to funding by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in the amount of almost 2 million euros. These camps hope to provide hope and joy, and teach a reliance on faith in the most difficult situations.

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