A Papal bull is a form of charter or diploma issued under the authority of the Pope. The word ‘bull’ refers to the lead ‘bulla’, or seal, which is used to authenticate the document.
published February 17th, 2013
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Pope John Paul I (Albino Luciani Forno di Canale – Belluno, 17 October 1912) was born in a family of humble origins. This year marks the centenary of his birth.
published January 27th, 2013
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the encyclical letter Mater et Magistra of Blessed John XXIII. The encyclical focused for the first time on the problem of social inequalities, with particular reference to the international situation of the time, and the need for a response in light of the demands of justice and fairness. Given the subjects discussed, the document received wide attention even outside the Catholic Church.
published July 30th, 2011
On the 19th June 2011, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Republic of San Marino: he will be welcomed by the Captains Regent, and afterwards will celebrate Holy Mass with all the bishops of Emilia-Romagna. In the afternoon the Holy Father will meet youngsters from the diocese in Pennabilli. San Marino celebrates the Pastoral Visit with the issue of a stamp showing the Pontiff with the Basilica del Santo in the background.
Technical Details
| Issue date: 4th June 2011 |
| Values: a value of €1,00. the set is also available in a minisheet of 5 stamps (price 5,00€) |
| Print run: 200.000 sets printed in minisheets of 5 stamps |
| Printing: four-colour offset with gold pantone by BDT |
| Perforation: 15×14 |
| Stamp Size: 40,64 x 29,79 mm |
| Designs: Davide Cheli |
Source: San Marino Post
published July 11th, 2011
Only six years after his death, John Paul II will be beatified on May 1st. The miraculous healing of French Sr. Marie Simon Pierre Normanda has been offi cially recognized and attributed to his intercession. The process which has led to the beatification of Karol Wojtyla is quite extraordinary since five years are usually required after death before starting a cause for beatification. Nevertheless, Pope Benedict XVI recognized the “reputation of holiness” which surrounded John Paul II, even when he was still alive, and he decided to allow the cause of beatification to begin just a few weeks after his death.
published March 21st, 2011