The Daily Question


Whom did Pope Damasus (306-384) commission
to translate the Scriptures into Latin, the Vulgate version of the Bible?

  • St Jerome
  • St Francis of Assisi
  • St Benedict
  • St Peter Claver

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Salvator Mundi


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Anniversary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard


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Feast Day Of Saint Meinrad


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Saints Fabian and Sebastian


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Ponte Sant'Angelo


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The Wedding at Cana


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Saint Anthony of Egypt


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Papal Medallion for Pope Leo XIV


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Vatican Stamp Day At The
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Vatican Suspends Philatelic Shipments

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If you share the desire to see Vatican philatelic shipments restored—and to ensure that Vatican stamp collector orders, collections, and commitments are respected—please take a moment to send a brief, courteous message to Don Felice Bruno, F.D.P., Office Manager, Post and Philately Service through the Vatican Post Office contact webpage at https://www.postevaticane.va/en/contacts.

Prayer of a Vatican Stamp Collector

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of Vatican stamps. May our collections grow with new Vatican stamps, special postmarked covers and folders. We pray that our philatelic studies bring us wisdom, peace, and joy . Guide us with Abraham’s wisdom, Saint Catherine’s letter writing skills, Saint Jude’s perseverance, and Gabriel’s grace in all of our correspondence. May we share generously with our fellow stamp collectors, and let our philatelic journey lead us closer to Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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