2003 Pope John Paul ll Blessed Official Major League Bud Selig Baseball. Handwriting on the Ball is From the Ball's Owner at the Time, Writing "Blessed by Pope John Paul ll, Rome, May 7, 2003".
LOA from Mears the industry leader in authenticating game used/signed sports memorabilia. LOA is for the ball's blessing by Pope John Paul ll. The handwriting IS NOT POPE JOHN PAUL ll.