Vatican recalls stamp celebrating Portugal’s colonial empire after complaints
Rome, ItalyAP The Vatican has recalled a postage stamp promoting this year’s World Youth Day in Portugal following complaints that it celebrated Portugal’s colonial empire and the nationalist dictatorship of Antonio Salazar at a time when the Holy See has been atoning for colonial-era abuses. The stamp, which was still available for purchase online Thursday, features Pope […]
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