Issued to commemorate the Third Universal Congress of the Lay Apostolate, held in Rome from 11–18 October 1967, this elegant Vatican City set reflects the spirit of post–Second Vatican Council engagement of the laity in the Church’s mission. The symbolic design features a Christian cross rising above the globe, encircled by figures representing people of all nations—emphasizing unity, faith, and global participation. Printed with clean modernist lines typical of late-1960s Vatican issues, this pair is a desirable thematic addition for religious, Vatican, and post-Vatican II collectors.

Catalog References (approx.):

• Scott: Vatican City 492–493

• Michel: Vatican 534–535

• Yvert & Tellier: Vatican 470–471

• Stanley Gibbons: Vatican 521–522