Christianity in the Pacific

Is Christianity Marape’s Political Saving Grace in Papua New Guinea?

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Is Christianity Marape’s Political Saving Grace in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is digging out from riots that erupted on January 10 and rapidly turned Port Moresby into a “war zone.” Crowds took advantage of police striking over tax increases, and looted and burned shops and businesses in a spree of damage estimated at 1 billion kina ($300 million). 22 people were killed … Read more

Faith and Foreign Policy: How the Pacific Views the Israel-Gaza Conflict

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Faith and Foreign Policy: How the Pacific Views the Israel-Gaza Conflict

Oceania | Politics | Oceania Of the 14 states that voted against a recent U.N. resolution calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, six were Pacific Island states. What explains their votes? Advertisement Last week, the United Nations General Assembly considered a nonbinding resolution that called for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, hoping to bring a cessation of hostilities … Read more