Pope Benedict XVI Round Religious Medal "Papal Visit 2008" 3/4 Inch Solid 14K Yellow Gold

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in Sterling Silver 17mm is the size of a US dime 19mm is the size of a US nickel 25mm is the size of a US quarter Color Laser is a patent pending process, color is guaranteed to last forever Color Medals can be worn in the pool, shower, etc. without affecting the image. We guarantee it. Celebrate Pope Benedict XVIs First Visit to United States, with the "Papal Visit 2008" Medal. Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th and reigning Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church, and as such, Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave, celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass on 24 April 2005, and took possession of his cathedral, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, on 7 May 2005. Pope Benedict XVI has both German and Vatican citizenship. He succeeded Pope John Paul II.