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 →
Father Richard Kunst, Curator... read more →
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 →
The featured image is the most treasured item in the Collection: the Chasuble worn by Pope John Paul II at the closing Mass of WYD Denver. It was a... 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 →
Pope John Paul II visited Poland in 1979. Words do not do justice to the feelings of joy and happiness that the papal visit... read more →
This bulla is extremely rare as it was used during the reign of Pope Paschal II (1099-1118). It is the oldest artifact... read more →
Pope Innocent XI In 1741, Pope Benedict XIV introduced Innocent’s beatification but French influence caused it to be suspended. Pope... read more →
There are few items in the Papal Artifacts' Collection to compare with this rare acquisition of a letter, signed by Pope... read more →
Preceding his singing of the Pater Noster, Pope John Paul II quoted from Psalm 92. We are so fortunate to have his voice recorded for us to hear!... read more →
This papal slipper belonging to Pope Leo XIII is displayed in a decorative box made by nuns. The inside is lined in silk with two small,... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected... read more →
The artifact presented here is an untranslated bull, dated 1495. The envelope is fairly fancy in and of itself and the document is made of... read more →
We have talked about Pope Julius II having Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. His uncle,... read more →
Papal Artifacts: Echoing the Words of Pope Francis in His Recent Letter to His Brother Priests Papal Artifacts takes this opportunity to extend our gratitude and support to... read more →
A Photograph of the Conclave Electing Pope Francis Signed by 28 Cardinals This is an unusual and rare photograph of the signatures of 28 cardinals in the conclave... read more →