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Photo Flashback: Pope John Paul II visits Jamaica

Published:Friday | August 11, 2023 | 9:02 AM
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A SPECIAL BLESSING: His Holiness Pope John Paul II offers a special blessing to this inmate of a hostel operated by nuns, of the Mother Theresa Catholic ministry. Following close behind is Archbishop Samuel Carter. The pope visited this downtown Catholic outreach centre en route from the Norman Manley International Airport.
A PAPAL WAVE - Pope John Paul II (right) acknowledges the cheers from the waving gallery of the Norman Manley International Airport shortly after he arrived in Jamaica at the start of a historic papal visit on August 9, 1990. A beaming Archbishop of Kingston Samuel Carter is obviously delighted at playing host to the pontiff.
THE POPE INSPECTS THE GUARD: Pope John Paul II, in ceremonial style, inspects the guard of honour of the 3rd Battalion Jamaica Regiment National Guard. He is flanked by the guard commander, Major Sherwin Brown, and Commodore Peter Brady, chief of staff of the Jamaica Defence Force.
SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN ... Pope John Paul II lays hands on this infant during his visit to the home for the poor operated by Mother Theresa's sisters in downtown Kingston.
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Pope John Paul II's momentous visit to Jamaica in August 1990 was marked by touching encounters and vibrant scenes. As he stepped onto Jamaican soil at Norman Manley International Airport, he was welcomed with cheers from the waving gallery. The high energy and curious citizens followed his every move for the three-day visit.