John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli) - Pope - Signed Photograph 1957 Autographs Actors - Letter A Gomes was the only non-European

Gomes was the only non-European composer who succeeded in Italy during the golden years of opera

born in Belfast in 1939

active in films between 1939 and 1984

deceased of tuberculosis at the age of only 21

John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli) - Pope - Signed Photograph 1957 Autographs Actors - Letter A Gomes was the only non-EuropeanFormer head of the Catholic Church (Pope) and sovereign of the Vatican City from 1958 until 1963. Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1957 (when he was still a Cardinal); blind stamped on the front by photographer Giacomelli (Venice). Size is 7 x 9. 4 inches, in excellent condition.