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Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected

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Vatican issues 'sede vacante' postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected.

The stamps include an image used by the Vatican in official documents in periods between popes.

The last time the Vatican issued stamps was in 2012 , when Benedict XVI broke tradition and retired.

Starting on May 7 , cardinals will gather to elect Francis ' successor.

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