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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 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 →
It is no secret to those of you who follow the Papal Artifacts' website & Collection that the curator of the site, Father Richard Kunst, is a great fan... read more →