Liturgy and worship in Papua New Guinea (Part 2)

Contextualisation, unity and the future As churches in Papua New Guinea grew and changed through the twentieth century, the need for worship resources that could be used across linguistic and denominational boundaries became increasingly apparent. The challenge was not to produce a single liturgy acceptable to all churches, since there existed genuine theological differences concerning …

Liturgy and worship in Papua New Guinea (Part 1)

Tradition, diversity and growth Pope Francis shares a moment with Mundiya Kepanga, a Papuan activist and leader from Papua New Guinea, at the Vatican May 8, 2024. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The history of Christian liturgy and worship in Papua New Guinea is a remarkable development in modern world Christianity. Within little more than a century, …