Christian faithful gathered at the Pope Francis Oval in Vanimo today to observe National Repentance Day, with church and government representatives calling on Papua New Guineans to return to God, live with integrity and become agents of change in their communities.
Communities in Zumara, Marafau, Ngaruchaniang and Ngaruwapum in the Markham Valley are facing severe water and food shortages as prolonged dry conditions continue.
Thousands of believers turned out before sunrise this morning, packing Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby for the National Day of Prayer and Repentance.