"Peter ToRot was killed in prison in 1945 for standing up for monogamous marriage at a time when polygamy was practised. He was one of seven people canonised at a Mass in St Peter's Square held by Pope Leo on Sunday, in a ceremony put in motion by Pope Francis in one of his final acts. Many people travelled from Papua New Guinea to Rome, where tens of thousands of people attended the service on Sunday."
"Ceremonies were held across Papua New Guinea and thousands were believed to have attended services in the capital, Port Moresby. In Rakunai village in the island of East New Britain, where ToRot was born, hundreds of people gathered at St Augustine parish and took part in a long weekend of church activities and celebrations. Prime minister James Marape described it as a historic moment of pride, faith and inspiration for Papua New Guinea and our people."
Peter ToRot, a Papua New Guinean who was killed in prison in 1945 for defending monogamous marriage when polygamy was common, has been canonised as the country's first saint. The canonisation occurred at a Mass in St Peter's Square led by Pope Leo, in a ceremony initiated by Pope Francis. Thousands of Papua New Guineans travelled to Rome and tens of thousands attended the service. Ceremonies and celebrations also took place across Papua New Guinea, including large gatherings in Port Moresby and Rakunai village. Prime Minister James Marape described the event as a historic moment of pride, faith and inspiration. More than 90% of the population identify as Christian and about a quarter are Catholic.
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