Here is Father’s Commentary: The item presented here is an item that shouldn’t exist. It is one of two items I own that should not exist,... read more →
A Former Swiss Guard’s Gift to the Papal Artifacts’ Collection We often say that the Papal Artifacts’ Collection is peppered with unusual and interesting stories... read more →
Upon Pius VI’s election, he received much criticism that his coat of arms was ‘too busy.’ Within months of his election he yielded to the pressure... 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 →
These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the... read more →
FDC Stamps of the Consistory of 5 March, 1973 We are featuring these FDC stamps, because they include the newly named cardinal, Albino Luciani, which set the stage... read more →
Last Wednesday morning at about 3:30 am Francis was awoken from his sleep by a tremor. Many in... read more →
Illustrissimi or “To the Illustrious Ones”, is a collection of letters written by Pope John Paul I when he was Patriarch of Venice. The letters were... read more →
Albino Luciani was elected on August 26, 1978, to a pontificate that lasted a mere 33 days. Today we begin to tell this story since... read more →
This zucchetto and document of authenticity verify that this is a zucchetto belonging to Pope Pius XII. The document states, The white zucchetto accompanying (this information) was used by his... read more →
A Calling Card Dated 1914 & Signed by Pius XI as a Young Priest, Achille Ratti As a young priest Pius XI was the head... read more →
The featured item is an autographed photo of St. Pius X. It is in a large ornate frame and has an image of him walking in a hallway along... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class... read more →
The Featured Item: A Framed Relic of Clothing of Pope St. Pius X This is a unique item, a second class relic (meaning it is... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary: This was actually written while Pius II was a cardinal. And so his first... read more →
Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli (1876 – 1958) was appointed Cardinal Secretary of State on February 7, 1930 by Pope Pius XI. He signed this document on behalf of the... read more →
A Relic of the True Cross of Christ Here is Father’s... read more →
The following information from Rome Reports highlights the truth about the Vatican's efforts to broker peaceful solutions to conflicts. Although silent to most of the world, efforts at... read more →
Letter Written As Cardinal Lambertini, Dated 1730 The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A Living History, The Papal Artifacts Collection of Father... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A Living History, The Papal Artifacts Collection of Father Richard Kunst. The chasuble, perhaps the most... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
To His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, who, attentive to truth, to justice, and to the voice of the people, proclaimed the martyrdom of Maximilian... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
Lead Seal from the Pontificate of Paschal II The word, bull comes from the Latin, bubble. It is the lead seal that is appended to the end of... read more →
A Look at the Summer Residence of Popes with Some Information Although the information isn't quite current this you tube gives you an opportunity to... read more →
This is a first class relic of Blessed Innocent XI, acknowledged to be the most outstanding pope of the 17th century. His beatification was attempted as early as... read more →
The Translation of the “Wujek” Letter + Dear Sophie, I thank you for this longer letter with the information about our common acquaintances. I... read more →
The artifact presented here is an untranslated bull, dated 1495. The envelope is fairly fancy in and of itself and the document is made of parchment. The thread used... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and multiple items belonging to them, including first and second class relics,... read more →
Rituals and Traditions Surrounding a Pope’s Death August is a hot month, even in Duluth. But because we live in the 21st century, with the technology for air conditioning,... read more →