Papua New Guinea church leaders, led by Catholic cardinal Sir John Ribat, are on a fact finding mission to Bougainville ahead of next year's planned vote on possible independence.
Village market near christian church building, Papua New Guinea Photo: 123RF
The group includes leaders from the Salvation Army, the PNG Council of Churches, along with Agape International .
New Dawn reported the churchmen wanted to understand the role of churches for a peaceful and credible referendum on Bougainville.