Adventist Prime Minister Praised Pope Francis and Attended His “Holy” Sunday Eucharistic Mass

After meeting with President Ted Wilson five months ago, Adventist Prime Minister James Marape last week praised Pope Francis, expressed a deep gratitude to the Pope, asserted that Francis is promoting the teachings of Jesus Christ, and even attended his “holy” Sunday Eucharistic Mass. According to official church sources, James Marape is a Seventh-day Adventist who is also the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG). [1] On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Pope Francis presided over a Mass at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, as part of his 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region. More than 35,000 people attended the Sunday Eucharistic Mass celebrated by the Pope, including James Marape, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, who is a Seventh-day Adventist, and who was photographed sitting in the front row during the “papal holy mass.” [2] The Adventist Prime Minister showered Pope Francis with praise and expressed gratitude for his message of peace and uni