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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Prime Minister, James Marape has this afternoon announced the decision by Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina to step aside from his position while a complaint against him is being heard in court in Australia.

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Prime Minister Marape said: "I want to inform everyone that Minister Maladina has offered to step aside from his ministerial office as he attends to the complaint as it is being heard in court in Australia.


"I thank Minister Maladina for taking responsibility to uphold his name and the integrity of the public office he holds in a professional manner in respecting the judicial process to run its course.


"I had my discussion with the Minister, and as a responsible government that respects the Rule of Law, we uphold high standards. Minister Maladina stepping aside is appreciated,” said PM Marape.


The Prime Minister urged the public to refrain from spreading speculations as this matter is now before a competent prosecutorial process.


“The Police and Courts in Australia will do their job so we await and see the outcome.


"I will appoint an acting Minister to carry on the good work Minister Maladina has been doing.” PM Marape said.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 8, 2024 at 1:25 AM

    Mr. Marape. I want you to widro your statement about stopping the public to say or comment anything we want to do...
    You mr.marape go way too out that bring Papua new guinea in point were we will no longer respect your government.

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