Pope John Paul II: Two Pesos Commemorating His Pilgrimage to CubaThese coins commemorate the pastoral visit of John Paul II to Cuba. An image of John Paul II and the cathedral in Cuba is on one of the coins, and the image of John Paul II and Castro shaking hands is on the other coin.
The pesos have a date of 1997 as the commemoration of the Pope’s visit to Cuba. This may have been when they were issued. The actual dates of his visit were January 21-25, 1998.
The YouTube included here depicts the intense emotion and gratitude of the Cuban people for the Holy Father’s presence.
Artifacts associated with Pope St. John Paul are on Papal Artifacts/John Paul II.
This site also includes biographical information, his coat of arms and burial site in St. Peter’s Basilica, and an additional YouTube of the Holy Father. Click on Papal History/John Paul II to access this information.
Some of the most significant artifacts in this Collection may be found with Pope St. John Paul. He is the Curator’s favorite pope and favorite saint. Every item in the Collection pertaining to him has taken on added significance since his canonization in 2014.
Pope Saint John Paul, pray for us!
