BUILT IN THE 4TH CENTURY, this massive Roman church has undergone centuries of change and expansion, and along the way has become home to a... read more →
This is an unusual and rare photograph of the signatures of 28 cardinals in the conclave electing Jorge Bergoglio. The new Pope Francis stands at the... read more →
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Retired Pope Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican June 22, five days after flying... read more →
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We are happy to announce the newest feature on Papal Artifacts: A Few Minutes with a Pope & Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator. This feature was born out of a... read more →
Information about the Papal Ring from Father Richard Kunst, Curator There is a bit of mystery to this... read more →
Pope Pius VII: Ornate Chalice with “Maker’s Mark” The chalice is a very... read more →
Papal Artifacts honors Pope Benedict XVI's desire to set aside the Thursday after Pentecost with a feast to help Catholics reflect on the priesthood and to pray for priests.... read more →