Spain, Fascist State. A United Pilgrimage To Pope John XXIII In Rome Medal, C.1961 Archive with embroidered numbering

with embroidered numbering

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Spain, Fascist State. A United Pilgrimage To Pope John XXIII In Rome Medal, C.1961 Archive with embroidered numberingA Silvered bronze, 35 mm x 54. 3 mm, original ribbon with pinback hanger, silvering wear overall, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: "Mater et Magistra" is the encyclical written by Pope John XXIII on the topic of "Christianity and Social Progress". It was promulgated on May 15, 1961. The title means "mother and teacher", referring to the role of the church. It describes a necessity to work towards authentic community in order to promote