Natural Resources Must Benefit All Parties

Pope Francis reminded Papua New Guinea's leaders Saturday that the country's natural resource wealth should benefit “the whole community,” a call that touched on a political issue in Papua New Guinea, where many feel the country's wealth is not being used to its full potential or is even being stolen. Papua New Guinea is rich in gold, copper, nickel, natural gas and timber, so many large companies from all over the world are interested in investing there. However, about one in four people living in the country live below the poverty line, and just over 10 percent of homes have electricity. “This resource is destined by God for the whole community,” the pope told a group of politicians, diplomats and business leaders on the first day of his full visit to the South Pacific nation. The 87-year-old pope is on a marathon 12-day visit to the Asia-Pacific, vowing to emphasize interfaith dialogue and visiting countries seen as on the fringes of world affairs. Pope Francis greets Indigenous people during a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at the APEC Haus, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, September 7, 2024. (Photo: REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane) The Pope's remarks will add pressure …

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