Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday, marking the second leg of his four-nation trip through Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 87-year-old pontiff received a warm welcome at the Port Moresby airport, with a cannon salute and marching band greeting him upon his arrival from Jakarta, Indonesia.
During his visit to Indonesia, the pope faced security concerns as Indonesian police detained seven individuals suspected of making threats on social media regarding potential disruptions to the pope's security protocol. Despite these challenges, Francis concluded his Indonesia visit with a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, surpassing initial attendance estimates.
