NOTE: May 1, 1572 is the date of this Pope’s death. This... read more →
The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with memorable and priceless artifacts--and the memorable and priceless stories of the Curator's acquisition of them. And one of the most delightful is... read more →
April 29th is the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, instrumental in convincing Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome. The artifacts presented here are... read more →
Papal Artifacts invites you to a series on Real Presence Radio entitled "Papal Minutes," given by Father Kunst and shared with you on Papal Artifacts. About the... read more →
On April 28, 1969, a ceremony was held in Rome confirming Terence Cooke had been designated Cardinal by Pope Paul VI. This is a photograph of that ceremony.... read more →
We remember in gratitude and love the lives of Saint John XXIII, the Good Pope John, and Saint John Paul the Great whose canonizations took place on April 27, 2014. The Papal... read more →
About the Artifact Featured Above: Blessed James Alberione: A Note, Written & Signed by Him The artifact is an 11 X 13 note written... read more →
On April 26, 1995, I received in the mail my first two papal autographs: those of Saint John XXIII as Cardinal Angelo... read more →
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a Happy Easter to... read more →
The letter is a very beautiful ink drawing, resembling the Pope’s (eventual) coat of arms. It is noteworthy that the M for Mary, the Mother of God, is included... read more →
Here is Father’s commentary: This is... read more →
The pope emeritus turns 90 on Resurrection Sunday, although he will celebrate it on Easter Monday. His secretary Georg Gänswein says it will be a simple celebration,... read more →
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“Why are you untying it (the ass the disciples were sent to find), this must be your answer. The Lord has need of it (Lk 19:31). Perhaps no greater... read more →
About the Mace Featured Here: A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried, in Catholic ceremonies (or in... read more →
April 9, 1950 was Easter Sunday during the Holy Year during the papacy of Pius XII. This Agnus Dei is from 1950. Father Kunst purchased... read more →
A Letter Containing Pope Alexander VII’s Signature The artifact presented here is a letter containing the Pope’s signature and eight lines in his own hand... read more →
A 3 Page Letter Written & Signed by Cardinal Giacomo della Chiesa Entirely in His Own Hand The Papal Artifacts’ Collection has acquired several letters... read more →
Here is a link to Papal Artifacts/Benedict XVI where... read more →
The Artifact Is An Untranslated Letter Signed by Cardinal Rezzonico, the Future Clement XIII Benedict XIV named him bishop of Padua (in Italian, Podova) in 1743.... read more →
We remember in gratitude the life of this holy man, the future Saint John Paul II. What follows is Father Kunst’s homily at Holy Rosary Cathedral in 2005... read more →
ROME - Our Lady of Fatima has held a special place in the hearts of... read more →