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Photo: Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Dimetrios, November 30, 1979. Photo courtesy of the Archives of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The official meetings of the Primates... read more →
Security is understandably a key concern in the pastoral visits of Pope Francis. There are, as the tragedy in Paris demonstrated, zealots ready and willing... read more →
2017 marked the 100th anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. In honor of this important centennial, Pope Francis declared... read more →
An autographed photo of Pius XI that was signed by him directly onto the photo. This is quite unique and rare. It is dated... read more →
In a time when trains were just becoming popular, it's not hard to imagine the late Pope Pius IX traveling in these carriages... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary: I talk a lot about spirituality and... read more →
Era: 1559-1569 The artifact is an autograph signed as Cardinal Angelo De Medici on November 23rd, 1555. It concerns an appointment of the Church of Cassano... read more →
November 22, 1963: Remembering the Assassination of President... read more →
The card attached to the fountain pen is a document of authenticity for the item. It states that this fountain pen was used many times by His Holiness, Pope... read more →
About this Feast: The feast commemorates the dedication of the church of Saint Mary which was built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple. With Christians of the... read more →
November 21: Anniversary of the Birth of Giacomo della Chiesa, Pope Benedict XV, With a Commentary by... read more →
I'd like to invite you to peruse the newly activated page, Relics, which can readily be found on... read more →
The artifact is a document signed prior to his pontificate as Cardinal de’Medici. It is dated 1520 and... read more →
Cardinal Ernest Simoni, the “Living Martyr” of Albania His story moved Pope Francis to tears. In the consistory of November 2016, among the 17 men... read more →
Anniversaries of dedication were celebrated in the Vatican Basilica of Saint Peter and in the Basilica of Saint... read more →
Pietro Gasparri (1852 - 1934) was a signatory of the Lateran Pacts (the Lateran Treaty). He served as Cardinal Secretary of State to... 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 →
Anything associated with John Paul I is going to be a unique and rare item, not only because... 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 →
Papal Artifacts is honored to remember Pope Benedict XV whose efforts during World War... read more →
In late October, 2017, the home parish of Papal Artifact's Curator, Father Richard Kunst, had the distinct honor and privilege to host Dr. Gianna Molla for a series of... read more →
It is with great joy we celebrate the November 9th announcement from Pope Francis to declare Pope John Paul I, Venerable, It marks the first major step toward sainthood for the... 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 Vatican announced Pope Francis' decision Nov. 9. It marks the first major step toward sainthood for the pope who died in 1978 at the age of 65,... read more →
The medal is from late in his pontificate and was meant to be worn. It has his image... 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 →
Papal Artifacts honors the memory of Saint John Paul II and his role in the demise of communism including the fall of the Berlin Wall. A preeminent authority on... read more →
The Feast of the Dedication of Saint John Lateran The anniversary of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, which... read more →
This hand-carved wooden reliquary from the 1600's contains a substantial relic of Pope St.... read more →