Polish-born pontiff who reigned for 27 years; former archbishop of Krakow. Declared a saint in 2014  by Pope Francis I.
 
EPH - Ephemera; set of three postal cacheted first day covers September/October 1979 to commemorate his visit to Ireland and the United States. These are NOT signed but would fit in nicely with an autograph display. Stamps issued by Vatican City State, Ireland and the United States.