45,000 images of this logo have been printed. This is the stamp that the Vatican has issued for the World Youth Day in Lisbon. The stamp will only cost about $3.40.
Each has the logo designed by the young Portuguese artist, Beatriz Roque. She used a very important figure in the Catholic Church as inspiration for the image.
BEATRIZ ROQUE ANTUNES
Designer, WYD Logo
Until we reach the final result, with the colors of Portugal. There is also the face of Mary, who is always alongside this road. She helps us walk toward Jesus, and the whole logo is traversed by the Holy Spirit, who enlightens and directs us.
The motto of this WYD is 'Mary arose and departed without delay.' With this, Pope Francis invited young people to follow the example of Mary, who did not hesitate to help her cousin St. Elizabeth.
The Pope also urged WYD participants to take the spirit of evangelization to those in need.
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