Pope Francis Dies End of Pontificate Sparks Global Reflection
The death of Pope Francis on April 21 prompts global homage for his 12 year papacy. The Jesuit native of Argentina championed the poor and marginalized while criticizing extravagance, traveling to 68 countries including the United States in 2015. His warm, simple style earned him the nickname the people’s pope. He also received wide philatelic recognition from Vatican and other postal administrations.
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Vatican stamps honor Pope Francis after election
Dennis Sadowski notes that after Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s 2013 election the Vatican issued four euro stamps and other nations including Argentina Italy Austria Brazil Ecuador Ghana Philippines Poland Romania and South Korea issued stamps. By his death Francis appeared on over 70 Vatican stamps and many more during visits.
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Pope Francis stamps highlighted in Vatican postal history
Malta Post issued a 1.50 euro stamp to honor Francis after his death. Highlights include joint Vatican postal issues with Poland in 2016 and Austria in 2020. Vatican stamps valued at 1 euro, 4.50 souvenir sheet. Poland 2.50 and 6 zloty. US visit 2015 yielded a philatelic cover. Black River Stamp Club meets May 14 at Lorain Library. Sadowski contact info provided.
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Cleveland
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Monroe
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Elyria High School Class of 1965 60th reunion Aug 16
Elyria High School Class of 1965 hosts a 60th reunion at Elyria American Legion Post 12 on Ohio Street. Meet and greet at 4 pm, buffet at 5, DJ till 8 with a cash bar. $35 per person. Send checks and attendee names with maiden name to Judy Yusko by July 29. Contact Judy at (440) 926-2730 for details.
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