Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 23, 2005 / 22:00 pm
The Brazilian postal service announced it will issue a commemorative stamp in honor of John Paul II during a special ceremony on May 24.
The stamp shows a picture of a smiling John Paul, wearing his miter and holding his staff which bears the image of the Crucified Christ.
This will be the fourth commemorative stamp featuring the image of the late Pontiff. The first three were issued during his visits to Brazil in 1980, 1991 and 1997.
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