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Isle of Man Post Office teams up with the Vatican Post Office to produce special cover 2 September 2010 A limited edition commemorative cover in partnership with the Vatican Post Office, to mark the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Great Britain and the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, has been unveiled. The highly collectible gold foil postmarked special cover marks not only the Papal’s prestigious visit but also the beatification of Cardinal Newman – a nineteenth century theologian and educationalist. The cover is a limited edition of 2,500 and will be a unique keepsake of the Pope’s visit. The special designed envelope contains an informative filler card in both English and Italian and priced at £12.50 this item is sure to sell out fast. Meanwhile a commemorative envelope, including insert card has been produced with a special one-day only postmark to celebrate the historic events at Cofton Park, Birmingham, priced £8.50. Here his Holiness will personally officiate at the beatification mass for Cardinal Newman. During the Papal’s four-day trip on September 16-19, he will visit a number of cities including Scotland and London and meet with the leaders of other Christian traditions. While on the final day he will make a special visit to Birmingham where the focus will be very much on the beatification of Cardinal Newman. Both covers can be purchased online at www.iomstamps.com More stories >>>
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