Vatican's "sede vacante" postage stamps

A poster announcing the sale of postage stamps marking the period between Pope Francis' death and the election of his successor is put up at a post office at the Vatican on April 30, 2025. The so-called "sede vacante" (Latin for "the see being vacant") stamps are only valid until a new pope is elected.

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