Polish-born pontiff who reigned for 27 years; former archbishop of Krakow. Declared a saint in 2014  by Pope Francis I. Enjoyed one of the longest reigns of the 20-21st centuries.
 
DS - Document Signed: one page, typewritten and boldly signed by the late pontiff. Features a handsome blind-embossed paper seal and yellow and white ribbons denoting the Holy See. Dated 1 December 1998. From the private collection of a papal envoy to the Holy See. Accompanied by a detailed authentication from Sebastiano Cilio, Milan.