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Pope receives Papua New Guinea leader
09-10-2008
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 8, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI received in audience today in the Vatican the prime minister of Papua New Guinea, Michael Somare.
A communiqué released by the Vatican press office reported: "During the course of the cordial meeting, attention turned to the current political and social situation of the country, and to the significant contribution made by the Catholic Church, especially in the fields of education, human promotion, and healthcare.
"Opinions were subsequently exchanged on certain themes concerning regional matters, including relations with neighboring countries and the effect of climate change."
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania and located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The nation has 6 million inhabitants, with Catholics representing 27% of the country.
