Makmamao 2025
Volume VII Issue V
Phases of i pilan Makmamao
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Homhom i Pilan New Moon
May 27
Sinåhi
Waxing Moon June 3
Pulan Gualåffon Full Moon
June 11
Pope John Paul II waving in Hagatna. Courtesy of Guam Public Library System Collection.
Pope John Paul II Visits Guam Kuatton Kresiente Waning Moon June 19
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Although short, Pope John Paul II’s visit to Guam will forever be remembered in the history and hearts of the island and its people. Pope John Paul II arrived in Guam during the evening of February 22, 1981. The Pontiff had just completed a five day visit to the Philippines and planned to stay in Guam for 18 hours before leaving for a three day visit to Japan. Ten thousand eager and faithful islanders greeted Pope John Paul II upon his arrival at the Guam International Airport. John Paul II kissed the ground after exiting his plane,
and said, “Dear brothers and sisters, with a heart full of gratitude, I set foot on your native soil and kiss it as an expression of respect and reverence for the people of this territory.” The Pontiff then greeted the large crowd before giving an approximately ten minute long speech. In his speech, John Paul II said, “I give thanks to almighty God in whose wonderful Providence I am allowed to greet the people of Guam and all the other Marianas Islands,” and incorporated numerous CHamoru/ Chamorro words and phrases. Click here to read the full article!