Word: samoan
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...rode through groves of mango and breadfruit under 66 arches woven of wood fibers, flowers, vines and leaves. At the church of St. Anne at Leulumoega, a quiet, respectful crowd presented the Pope with a huge roast pig after he said Mass. Though only four hours long, the Samoan visit seemed to bear out the "Message to Asia" that the Pope had broadcast before leaving Manila. "The church cannot be foreign to any nation or people," he said. "It is held to be incarnate in each climate, culture and race. It must plunge its roots deep into the spiritual...
...After reading the article on the Chicago Seven [March 2], I thank God for his decision to make me a Samoan. On our island we have customs and traditions that define the duties and obligations of the young to our society. These same traditions hold back the young generation from disturbing or trying to destroy in any way the order that we inherited from our forefathers. We have a mutual understanding that the young generation will have its say when its time comes to take over full responsibility in our society...