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2015 with Pope Francis: Some of the Pope's best moments from 2015 -- his second full year since becoming pope -- had serious policy implications as well. Here are some highlights: (Source: www.Catholic.org) 1. Pope Francis spoke about the role technology should play in our lives. 2. Pope Francis met with the imprisoned. 3. Pope Francis has condemned the mafia and organized crime. 4. Pope Francis met with members of the gay community. 5. Pope Francis has taken a stand against global warming and in favor of the environment. 6. Pope Francis participated in an interfaith prayer service at Ground Zero in New York. 7. Pope Francis ditched American politicos to dine with the homeless. 8. Pope Francis stops to interact with people, especially children. 9. Pope Francis initiated an Extraordinary Year of Jubilee. 10. Pope Francis met with sex abuse victims. The UFN released a set of four stamps marking the pontificate of Pope Francis, continuing an annual practice begun during the pontificate of Benedict XVI. Each of the stamps consists of photographs of Pope Francis, two from 2013 and two from 2014. The stamps were issued in varying values in sheets of ten. The stamp is inscribed in Latin with Franciscvs Anne Domini MMXV, Francis in the Year of our Lord 2015. It also includes the papal arms. The €0,80 stamp is a photo taken at the General Audience on 21 May 2014, during which the Pope thanked the Holy Spirit for the gift of knowledge to appreciate the greatness and love of God, and that knowledge leads to understanding nature and the universe. The €0,95 stamp depicts the Holy Father holding an infant during the 4 June 2014 General Audience. The €2,30 stamp is based upon a 29 June 2014 photo taken during the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul and the €3,00 value is from the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady, 15 August 2013. Technical Details: Scott Catalogue - 1585 - 1588 Date Issued - 19 February 2015 Face Value - €0,80, €0,95, €2,30, €3,00 Perforations - 14x15 Printing Process - Offset Printer - BDT (Ireland) Max Printed - 300,000 |
| (Source - Vatican Notes: Volume: 63 Issue: 364 Page: 4-6 www.Catholic.org) |
