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 here as... read more →
Here is Father’s commentary: This is a simple Easter card, dated April 19, 1973,... read more →
The artifact is a document signed by Cardinal Alessandro de’ Medici, the future Pope Leo XI, while he was the cardinal-archbishop of Florence. A... read more →
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) Pieces An Agnus Dei is a round or oval wax disk impressed with a lamb on one side and figures of saints... read more →
The artifact presented here is a letter written in his own hand and signed as Pope from the... read more →
My people, what have I done to you? How have I grieved you? Answer me! I lead you out of the land of Egypt And you have... read more →
We celebrate the Paschal Mystery with a Triduum ( a period of three days): Holy Thursday begins this period of time the Church gives us to gather in commemoration... 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... read more →
Pope St. John Paul II had such a lifelong interest in anniversaries (and in jubilee years). George Weigel, in Witness to Hope, sights John Paul’s conviction that... read more →
An Incredible Addition to the Papal Artifacts' Collection About the Mace Featured Here: A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of... 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 →
A look back at John Paul II's encyclical, Evangelium Vitae Pope Francis has often lashed out against a throw away culture, where the... read more →
In 1877 James Gibbons became archbishop of Baltimore, the oldest and most prestigious archdiocese in... read more →
The Words of Oscar Romero* It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom... read more →
The Signature of St. Charles Borromeo on a Letter of Thanks Dated Dec. 3, 1561 He was the Cardinal/Archbishop of Milan and the most significant... read more →
A Liturgical Calendar of Saints from the Late 19th Century A Collection of 365 Saints in One Reliquary This reliquary, containing the relics of every saint honored on... 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 →
March 21-26: Pope John Paul II's Historic Visit to the Holy Land in 2000, & A Commentary on the Signed Photo by Father Richard Kunst Pope John Paul... read more →
This large, signed photo blessing of Pope Benedict XV is one of several artifacts belonging to or associated with the Pope featured on Papal Artifacts/Benedict XV. Papal Artifacts honors... read more →
This item is actually both common and uncommon. It is the autographed photo of a pope. Although they are relatively common, they’re still highly sought after... read more →
The Diocese of Duluth, and the home parish of the Curator of Papal Artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, were treated to a rare opportunity to spend an evening with George Weigel.... read more →
How does the Curator of the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of the Vatican ever decide which of them are his favorites? When ask about this, it took... read more →
March 17, 1968: Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to Pietrelcina & A Commentary from Father Richard Kunst
A Rare Booklet Signed by Padre Pio It was written during his lifetime and is signed on the title page Padre Pio. It is undated.... read more →
The Significance of This Particular Calling Card On April 26, 1995, I received in the mail my first... read more →
The Diocese of Duluth, and the home parish of the Curator of Papal Artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, were treated to a rare opportunity to spend an evening with George... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike the chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII, it... read more →
This is an interesting story. Pius VII was present for Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. Traditionally popes always crowned... read more →
Papal Artifacts celebrates with our Church the fifth anniversary of Our Holy Father, Francis. The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with stories... read more →
March 12, 1940: The Death of St. Luigi Orione, & A Message from Pope John Paul II... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter,... read more →
This particular bulla is an extremely rare and valuable artifact... read more →