MAGNIFICENT AUTHENTIC SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II HAND SIGNED VATICAN DOCUMENT.

Magnificent Rare Original Authentic Hand signed document by his holiness Pope Saint John Paul II, A very fine example indeed for offer autographs are becoming extremely desirable collectable and a fantastic investment for the further, the signature is clear and bold as you can see from the photos. JOHN PAUL II: (1920-2005) Pope of the Catholic Church 1978-2005, later canonised as Pope Saint John Paul Il in 2014. A very good D.S., Joannes Paulus PP. II, one page, folio, size (210mm x 280mm) Vatican City (Rome, St. Peter's), 3rd December 2001, in Latin. A solemn papal instrument of ratification, by which Pope John Paul II declares that, having carefully examined the Convention concerned and found it to accord with his will, he ratifies and confirms it, further directing that the document be authenticated by his signature and papal seal. Boldly signed by the Pope immediately beneath the text and with a fantastic large blind embossed papal seal, incorporating the pontiff's coat of arms and legend, affixed below over the traditional yellow and white ribbons of the Holy See. With Vatican City watermark within the document, With a pencil annotation in an unidentified hand at the foot of the page. Some light creasing and minor age wear, otherwise VG, please note the photos of the pope do not come with the sale of the document and are for reference only. Please note Any import tax will be paid by the buyer outside of the United Kingdom. This incredible rare example would look amazing framed. Note - Saint Pope john Paul II autographs do come up for sale from time to time most are autographs signed to the bottom of pictures or lose fragments of paper but to find an original authentic signature on a Vatican City document is exceptionally rare indeed. Condition- a pencil annotation in an unidentified hand at the foot of the page. Size- document 210mm x 280mm Some light creasing and minor age wear, otherwise VG

Pope John Paul Il was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014, marking one of the fastest paths to sainthood in the history of the Catholic Church. Pope John Paul II (born Karol Józef Wojtyła 18 May 1920 - 2 April 2005) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX. In addition to this, he was an important philosopher and theologian of the 20th century. Pope John Paul II was one of the most widely seen and globally popular figures in modern history, drawing massive international crowds and achieving a 93% favourability rating among U.S. Catholics at his peak. POPE JOHN PAUL II is on Scale of His Popularity and Presence Historic Crowds: He travelled to 129 countries, logging over 721,000 miles, and was seen in person by more people than any other individual in human history. Milestones to Sainthood Death: Passed away on April 2, 2005, at the Vatican. Britannica Beatification: Beatified on May 1, 2011, by Pope Benedict XVI after the first approved miracle (the unexplained healing of French nun Sister Marie Simon-Pierre from Parkinson's disease). Canonization: Canonized on April 27, 2014, by Pope Francis after the second approved miracle (the inexplicable recovery of Costa Rican woman Floribeth Mora Diaz from a severe brain aneurysm).