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In 1997, the Caritas Internationalis souvenir sheet issued in 1990
was overprinted in the sheet margin for charitable funding.
For what charitable funding was the souvenir sheet overprinted?

   Flood
   Sunami
   Earthquake
   Drought

Your answer was: Earthquake.
You are correct!!


Answer: Caritas Internationalis, headquartered in Rome, is a confederation of over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world. Inspired by Catholic faith, Caritas Internationalis is the helping hand of the Church – reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a world based on justice and fraternal love. When a crisis hits, Caritas is already on the ground. In 1990, the Vatican issued a souvenir sheet commemorating the 40th anniversary of the founding of Caritas Internationalis.

In 1997, the 1990 souvenir sheet was overprinted 'Pro Terremotati 1997' ('For Earthquake 1997'). It sold for 8000£ to assist the earthquake victims in the Umbria and Marche regions of Central Italy. Controversy exists of taking a valid postage souvenir sheet and overprinting it for the purpose of a fund raiser. The 1997 sheet was not officially issued by the postal authorities. CLICK HERE to view the WARNING about the 1997 Caritas Internationalis overprint.

CLICK HERE to view more information on
'Caritas Internationalis'
 on Caritas.org


Cartas Internationalis - 857 (1990)
Along With the
'Pro Terremotati 1997 'Overprint