Media Releases
The Catholic Church and Caritas PNG produce Media Releases and Statements on critical issues that affect our communities to give them a voice and influence public discourse.
Media Release on Constitutional Amendments to declare PNG a 'Christan Country'
First published in May 01, 2024
The Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands issued a statement in May 2024 to address the Bill seeking Constitutional Amendments to declare Papua New Guinea as a Christian Country. The Bishops stated three primary reasons for their opposition to the move: poorly written amendments, inclination towards a Jewish rather than Christian Vision, and conversion to a confessional and religious state. To download the full statement published in the Catholic Reporter, please click below.
Media Release on Youth Unemployment
First published in February 20, 2024
Caritas PNG marked World Social Justice Day by holding a press conference to highlight the issue of youth unemployment, which is linked to incidents of social instability around the country, including the ongoing tribal fighting in the Highlands Region and the recent looting in Port Moresby. In the statement, Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wabag and Caritas Bishop Deputy, Bishop Justin Ain Soongie, calls on the government Churches and private sector to unite to address this growing problem. Click below to download the full text.
Media Release on Sea Bed Mining
First published in November, 2022
On 4 October 2022 local communities in New Ireland Province discovered that a new joint venture company has bought off Nautilus Minerals assets. These joint venture companies Deep Sea Mining Finance and Sustainable Mining Solutions have been pushing decision-makers in Papua New Guinea to open the
Solwara 1 deep sea mining project in the Bismarck Sea. Click on the pdf icon below to view the button to receive the the statement text in its entirety.
Media Release on SARV in ENGA
First published on Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Recent incident of sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) in Enga Province has prompted the Catholic Church and Caritas PNG to call on newly elected members of Parliament, especially those of Enga province to prioritise the eradiation of SARV. Click on the pdf icon below to view the button to receive the the statement text in its entirety.
Media Release on Voter Education Campaign
First published on Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Caritas PNG believes that women and youths can only vote for good representatives if they know their rights and responsibilities, the value of their votes and are also given the opportunity to vote without fear or favour. This is possible if we all rally behind the women and youth of this nation to make their mark on the ballot papers, free from all forms of violence and intimidation. Click on the pdf icon below to view the button to receive the the statement text in its entirety.