Pope Francis First Visit to America Ashton Drake Doll - Bradford Exchange

The papacy of Pope Francis has been nothing less than historic, with him being the first Latin American Pope, the first from the Western Hemisphere and the first Jesuit to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. Now, honor his first-ever historic papal tour of the U.S. in September 2015 with the Pope Francis First Visit to America Sculpture, available exclusively from The Ashton-Drake Galleries. Officially licensed by the Vatican Observatory Foundation, this moving Pope Francis sculpture exquisitely commemorates his 6-day Apostolic journey across America and is sure to serve as a beautiful tribute of his service and message in your home.

Masterfully handcrafted to capture so many lifelike features, from his personable expression to his arms outstretched in a gesture of love and blessing, this commemorative Pope Francis sculpture stands at 17 inches high and is beautifully painted by hand. The papal vestments worn during his tour are stunningly recreated, including his white classic cassock with a lined cape and silvery cross necklace. Plus, this collectible pope sculpture arrives with a custom display base adorned with a brass-finished plaque engraved with "POPE FRANCIS' FIRST VISIT TO AMERICA SEPTEMBER 2015".

Measures 17" H with display base; 43.2 cm with display base

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