Pope John Paul II Vatican City Postcard

This is a rectangular photo-lithographic postcard featuring a profile view of Pope John Paul II interacting with a crowd in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. The image shows the Pope in traditional white papal vestments, including the zucchetto and pellegrina, reaching out to a young girl seated on a barrier. To the left, a member of the Pontifical Swiss Guard is partially visible in their distinctive colorful striped uniform holding a halberd. The background displays the colonnades of St. Peter's Square under a soft daylight sky. The color palette consists of natural outdoor lighting with muted tones typical of mid-20th-century color film. Regarding physical condition, the postcard exhibits slight curling at the left edge and minor corner wear. The surface appears to have a semi-gloss finish. Based on the subject matter and the Pope's appearance, the card likely dates to the early years of his papacy, approximately late 1970s to early 1980s. The quality of the printing is standard for commercial religious souvenirs of that era, focused on capturing a candid, warm moment between the Pontiff and the youth.