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 Pope Francis' 2017 apostolic travels are commemorated in a miniature sheet containing a single €1,15 stamp. Artist Gabriella Titotto designed the miniature sheet which incorporates an olive branch and multicolor lights which reflect the flags of countries visited during the year. The stamp features Pope Francis shaking multiple hands during his journey. Locations represented (including icons) include the Cathedral of St Mary in Yangon (Myanmar), the National Martyr's Memorial of Savar (Bangladesh), the Crucifix (or Black Christ) of Bojaya (Colombia), the Coptic cross worn by Francis during a visit to His Holiness Pope Tawardos (Egypt), and the statue of our Lady of Fatima (Portugal). Technical Details: Scott Catalogue - 1699 - 1699 Date Issued - 09 November 2018 Face Value - €1,15 Perforations - 13.25x13.75 Printing Process - Offset Printer - Jon Enschedë (Netherlands) Max Printed - 60,000 |
| (Source - Vatican Notes: Volume: 67 Issue: 379 Page: 4-7) |
