{"product_id":"southwark-london-blessing-pulpit-pope-john-paul-ii-1982-uk-visit-postcard","title":"Southwark London Blessing Pulpit Pope John Paul II 1982 UK Visit Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNP127  A stunning postcard published in 1982 to celebrate the historic pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II to the United Kingdom, marking the first time a reigning pope ever set foot on British soil showing this most historic scene (see below) from his visit with accompanying identification on reverse together with upmarket publisher logos published shortly after the visit unused and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis postcard captures an intimate and unexpected moment as His Holiness pauses along his route in South London to deliver a spontaneous blessing to the crowds gathered by the road. This historic scene beautifully highlights the warm, accessible nature of the Pontiff's pastoral style, capturing how he directly engaged with the everyday faithful outside of the formal cathedral settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56953867567430,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260714_078.jpg?v=1784029616","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/southwark-london-blessing-pulpit-pope-john-paul-ii-1982-uk-visit-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}