Father Richard Kunst, the Curator of Papal Artifacts, is an apologist who has written an apologetics column for the Duluth... 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 →
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... read more →
Duluth Priest’s Papal Collection World-Class Kyle Eller, Editor The Northern Cross May 2008 Duluth Priest's Papal Collection World-Class Father... 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 →
“In 397, or twelve years after his conversion, Augustine wrote his Confessions, the greatest spiritual autobiography... read more →
Pope St. John Paul II had a lifelong interest in anniversaries (and in jubilee years). George Weigel, in Witness... read more →
There is nothing official about it but you could very well call... read more →
August 26, 1918: The Birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint The Papal Artifacts Collection has two letters written by Mother Teresa to Father Richard Kunst. One chides... 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 →
Quite an interesting story is connected to this holy card... 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 →
This card has the image of the cross-keys and tiara. In English it says: The Secretary of State of his Holiness regrets to communicate that the Holy Father does... read more →
The Featured Image Presentation Frame Signed by Saint Pius X This presentation frame is red leather and contains his coat of arms in gold on top. It has... read more →
Cardinal Wojtyla visits with Stevens Point residents and delivers keynote speech at Annual Lectures on Poland banquet. His lecture begins at the 1:10 minute mark although there are... 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 →
The Four Canonized Popes of the 20th Century St. Pius X (1903-1914) A great pope of the... 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 →
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... read more →
The Papal Minutes Series of Father Richard Kunst on Real Presence Radio with a... 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 →
On the approaching feast of Pope St. Pius X (August 21) we invite you to acquaint yourselves with these three Venetian cardinals who not... 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 →
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The Medici were a powerful and influential Florentine family from the 13th to 17th century. There were four popes who were related to the Medici and... read more →
Letter Written As Cardinal Lambertini, Dated 1730 Here is Father’s Commentary This letter is unique in papal history... 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 →
This is one of my favorite items, of course, the chasuble that John Paul II wore for World Youth Day Denver. The chasuble came... read more →