A Word About Antipopes: A Commentary from the Curator One... read more →
The Vatican is a city state and as such it has national characteristics such as a flag. The flag consists of two vertical bands: one is gold or... read more →
This silver pocket watch, owned by Pope Benedict XV, was probably given as a presentation gift to someone. It has the name of the pope in Latin... read more →
Pope John Paul II told thousands of his "young friends" that they are the light of the world and urged them to "train yourself for devotion." The pontiff... read more →
This large photograph portrays Pope Leo XIII in a formal setting seated in a throne-like chair. Note the pillows at his feet used as an ottoman: Pope Leo... read more →