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PHLPost launches postage stamp honoring Pope Francis
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Thursday launched a commemorative stamp honoring Pope Francis.
In a statement, PHLPost said the release of Pope Francis' stamp celebrates his 'enduring legacy of faith, compassion, and service to humanity.'
The stamp is in a se-tenant format or printed from the same plate. It consists of a connected pair with unique designs.
'One highlights Pope Francis's spiritual humility, while the other reflects his strong advocacy for peace, social justice, and environmental stewardship,' PHLPost said.
It explained that the format presents the dual aspect of Pope Francis' mission and influence across religious and global humanitarian efforts.
The commemorative stamp has 20,000 printed copies. There are also 1,000 pieces of the Official First Day Cover, which has the newly issued stamps and a cancellation postmark stamped with the official release date.
These limited-edition items are now available for purchase at the Manila Central Post Office.
'Through this stamp, we are sending a message of unity, love, and faith that transcends borders. It is our humble way of honoring a global religious figure who has touched countless lives, including millions of Filipinos,' Postmaster General and CEO Luis Carlos said.
PHLPost previously released stamps of Pope Francis, including the 2015 commemorative stamp during his apostolic visit to the Philippines and the 2014 stamp that marked the first year of his papacy.
Pope Francis, who replaced the late Pope Benedict XVI in 2013, died at the age of 88 on April 21, 2025, due to a stroke and irreversible heart failure.
He was succeeded by Pope Leo XIV, who was inaugurated on May 18, 2025. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
