Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit all

Pope Francis is welcomed by Indigenous people on the day he meets with bishops of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and catechists at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 7, 2024. Pope Francis poses for a photo during a meeting with children of the Street Ministry and Callan Services at Caritas Technical Secondary School, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sept. 7, 2024. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS

Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" — a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered.