POPE JOHN PAUL II,.
Pope John Paul II Signed Photograph.
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Rare photograph of Pope John Paul II; inscribed by him
Rare original color photograph of Pope John Paul II, affixed to its original mount and inscribed beneath by John Paul II and dated in 1985. In fine condition. Label of Vatican photographer Arturo Mari on the verso. The entire piece measures 9.75 inches by 13.75 inches. An ideal autographed portrait of Pope John Paul II, rarely seen in signed photos of this size.
The second longest-serving pope in modern history, Pope John Paul II served as Pope and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 to 2005. Previously Cardinal Wojtyla, he adopted his predecessor, Pope John Paul I's name in tribute to him upon his election by the second Papal conclave of 1978. Born in Poland, Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the Dutch Pope Adrian VI who served from 1522 to 1523; by the time of his death he had named most of the College of Cardinals, consecrated or co-consecrated a large number of the world's bishops, and ordained many priests.
Pope John Paul II Signed Photograph.
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