Vatican stamps mark Benedict XVI's birthday and Fatima apparitions

The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Benedict's birthday is an 'affectionate tribute'

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The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Benedict XVI's 90th birthday and important events in the life of the Church spanning almost 2,000 years.

The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Pope Benedict's April 16 birthday was designed to "offer our affectionate tribute to him."

Designed by the artist Daniela Longo, the sheet features a drawing of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict embracing, while the actual stamps show the retired pope praying his rosary.

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