Vatican City: The Vatican has issued a commemorative series of postage stamps paying tribute to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, marking a significant moment in the Church’s philatelic tradition. The release comes just a month after the “Sede Vacante” stamps, which symbolized the interregnum following the death of Pope Francis and preceding the papal conclave.

The new stamps, issued by the Postal and Philatelic Office of the Vatican’s Directorate of Telecommunications and Information Systems, feature a variety of images capturing Pope Leo XIV in different solemn and pastoral moments. Available in denominations of €1.25, €1.30, €2.45, and €3.20, these stamps reflect both the dignity of the papal office and the Church’s commitment to preserving its heritage through philately.

This latest release is more than a postal artifact—it is a symbolic declaration of a new chapter in the papacy. The Vatican's tradition of issuing stamps in the wake of a new pontiff's election serves not only as a collector’s item but also as a message to the faithful and the world: the Church continues, the See is no longer vacant, and a new spiritual leader now guides the flock.

Collectors, historians, and devout followers are expected to flock to obtain these new stamps, which are now on sale across authorized Vatican outlets and are poised to become coveted memorabilia for their historic and religious value.

With the release of this set, the Vatican continues its long-standing tradition of chronicling ecclesiastical transitions and celebrating pontifical leadership through the art of postage.