Info| Date | 1998, 01 XII |
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| Value | (L) 300, 600, 800, 900, 1300, 5000. |
| Catalog no. | Mi 1263 - 1268 Sc 1089 - 1094 SG 1206 - 1211 Y&T 1121 -1126 |
| Topic | John Paul II |
| Occasion | Papal journeys in 1997 |
| Description | 300-lires - April 12-13, 1997, Visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - The stamp shows a moving image of the pope surrounded by victims of war. Inscription "Sarajevo simbolo del XX secolo, cuore dell'Europe." (Sarajevo symbol of the twentieth century, heart of Europe). 600-lires - April 25-27, 1997. Visit to Prague, Czech Republic - The stamp shows the pope kneeling before the image of the Child Jesus in Prague. Inscription "Con Gesu andate Coraggiosamente incontro all'uomo" (With Jesus go courageously to meet man). 800-lires -May 10-11, 1997. Visit to Beirut, Lebanon - The image shows the pope greeted by Lebanese girls in native dress. Inscription "Qui hanno camminato Abramo e la sua discendenza." (Abraham and his descendants walked here). 900-lires - May 31-June 10, 1997. Visit to Poland - The stamp shows the pope welcomed by garlanded girls. Inscription "Vi affido alla protezione di Maria" (I entrust you to the protection of Mary). 1300-lires - August 21-24, 1997. Visit to Paris, France - The stamp shows the pope visiting the French capital on the XII World Youth Day. Inscription: the event's theme — "Maestro, dove abiti? Venite e vedete" (Lord, where do you live? Come and see). 5000-lires - October 2-6, 1997. Visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The inscription reads, "Orfani di genitori viventi" (Orphans of living parents). |
