Douglas Tomuriesa, Pope Francis and James Marape

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  Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many other wo
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LOHIA BOE SAMUEL NOMINATES TO DEFEND SEAT

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Sitting Member for Moresby North-West Lohia Boe Samuel said he's ready to defend his seat.
He won the seat through a by-election last year under the PANGU Pati banner.
Mr. Samuel nominated at Ipi Park at Hohola yesterday (Thursday 19.05.22).
Speaking after his nomination, Mr. Samuel said he's pleased to nominate quietly.
He wished all other candidates well.
Returning Officer for Moresby North-West, Vincent Manukayasi said 11 candidates nominated yesterday.
They include former Chief Secretary to Government Issac Lupari, former NBC Managing Director Memafu Kapera, Dr. Thaddius Kambanei, Joe Tonde and female candidate Anna Bais.
Mr. Manukayasi said he expects more candidates to nominate today.

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