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Stamps for the Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
The Canonization of Two Popes Celebrated with Stamps
– compiled by Brother Raymond Boutin
Commemorating the April 27, 2014 Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
April 27, 2014 marks the canonization of John XXIII (1881-1963) and John Paul II (1920-2005). The stamps displayed here commemorate some events of their life and pontificate. It is our way of honoring two saints of our time.
On April 2, 1959, the Vatican issued this stamp some months after the election of John XXIII, on October 28,1958.
On April 2, 1959, the Vatican issued this stamp some months after the election of John XXIII, on October 28,1958.
On October 11, 1966, the Vatican issued a stamp to commemorate the closing of the Council of Vatican II, opened by John XXIII on October 11, 1962.
On October 11, 1966, the Vatican issued a stamp to commemorate the closing of the Council of Vatican II, opened by John XXIII on October 11, 1962.
On November 25, 1981, Italy wanted to commemorate the centenary of the birth of John XXIII by issuing this stamp.
On November 25, 1981, Italy wanted to commemorate the centenary of the birth of John XXIII by issuing this stamp.
On November 8, 1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
On November 8, 1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
On November 25, 1961, at the occasion of the 80th birthday of Pope John XXIII, the Vatican issued a series of six stamps showing his coat of arms, the churches where he was baptized, confirmed and ordained. The last stamp of the series represents the Pope.
On November 25, 1961, at the occasion of the 80th birthday of Pope John XXIII, the Vatican issued a series of six stamps showing his coat of arms, the churches where he was baptized, confirmed and ordained. The last stamp of the series represents the Pope.
On November 8,1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
On November 8,1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
On November 8,1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
On November 8,1960, the Vatican has issued a series of eight stamps on the theme NOURISH THE HUNGRY. The last stamp of the series represents John XXIII.
Niger, June 3, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Niger, June 3, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Congo, June 26, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Congo, June 26, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Brazil, June 29, 1964 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Brazil, June 29, 1964 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Argentina, June 27, 1964 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Argentina, June 27, 1964 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Colombia issued this stamp of John XXIII on March 11, 1963 to recall Vatican II, the 21st Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church.
Colombia issued this stamp of John XXIII on March 11, 1963 to recall Vatican II, the 21st Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church.
Gabon, December 10, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
Gabon, December 10, 1965 - After the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, many countries issued stamps to honor “Good Pope John,” as many called him. Here are some of those stamps. Niger, June 3, 1965
When Cardinal Spellman visited Nicaragua, this country issued a souvenir sheet of stamps on November 26, 1959, representing the Cardinal but also Pope John XXIII.
When Cardinal Spellman visited Nicaragua, this country issued a souvenir sheet of stamps on November 26, 1959, representing the Cardinal but also Pope John XXIII.
On the occasion of the Holy Year, Rwanda issued a series of eight stamps representing eight Popes on June 23, 1975. John XXIII was one of them. This series reissued the same series issued in December 1970 overprinted “1975 ANNÉE Sainte”.
On the occasion of the Holy Year, Rwanda issued a series of eight stamps representing eight Popes on June 23, 1975. John XXIII was one of them. This series reissued the same series issued in December 1970 overprinted “1975 ANNÉE Sainte”.
The Vatican issued this stamp on the occasion of the beatification of John XXIII, September 1, 2000.
The Vatican issued this stamp on the occasion of the beatification of John XXIII, September 1, 2000.
Visit to Haiti March 9, 1983 Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Visit to Haiti March 9, 1983 Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Visit to the United States (Anchorage) February 26, 1981 Madonna and Child – Epiphany Original stained glass window at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Visit to the United States (Anchorage) February 26, 1981 Madonna and Child – Epiphany Original stained glass window at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Visit to Armenia September 27 2001 Virgin Mary, Jesus and Angel
Visit to Armenia September 27 2001 Virgin Mary, Jesus and Angel
Visit to the Czech Republic (Prague) April 26, 1997 Contemporary Nativity
Visit to the Czech Republic (Prague) April 26, 1997 Contemporary Nativity
Visit to Hungary and Mariapocs August 18, 1991 Icon of Virgin and Child
Visit to Hungary and Mariapocs August 18, 1991 Icon of Virgin and Child
Visit to Burundi September 6, 1990 Rest During the Flight to Egypt Murillo (1617-1682)
Visit to Burundi September 6, 1990 Rest During the Flight to Egypt Murillo (1617-1682)
Visit to Germany (Speyer) May 4, 1987 Madonna and Child Marian Shrine of Kevelaer
Visit to Germany (Speyer) May 4, 1987 Madonna and Child Marian Shrine of Kevelaer
Visit to Venezuela (Caracas) January 26, 1985 Statue of the Virgin of Caracas
Visit to Venezuela (Caracas) January 26, 1985 Statue of the Virgin of Caracas
Visit to Peru (Lima) May 1988 Coronation of the Virgin of the New Evangelization by Pope John Paul II
Visit to Peru (Lima) May 1988 Coronation of the Virgin of the New Evangelization by Pope John Paul II
Visit to Hungary (Eztergom) August 16, 1991 Madonna and Child
Visit to Hungary (Eztergom) August 16, 1991 Madonna and Child
Visit to Poland (Czestochowa) June 19, 1983 Icon of the Black Madonna
Visit to Poland (Czestochowa) June 19, 1983 Icon of the Black Madonna
Visit to Norway (Oslo) June 10, 1989 The Visitation: Mary and Elizabeth
Visit to Norway (Oslo) June 10, 1989 The Visitation: Mary and Elizabeth
Visit to Portugal May 13, 1982 Pope and the Virgin Mary
Visit to Portugal May 13, 1982 Pope and the Virgin Mary
Visit to Spain (Gaudalupe) November 3, 1982 Pope and the Virgin of Guadalupe
Visit to Spain (Gaudalupe) November 3, 1982 Pope and the Virgin of Guadalupe
Visit to Spain (Oviedo) August 21, 1989 Holy Family and St. Anne El Greco (1541-1614)
Visit to Spain (Oviedo) August 21, 1989 Holy Family and St. Anne El Greco (1541-1614)
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