Pope Francis recently declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation You can read the full letter here. According to Pope Francis,... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
There is nothing official about it but you could very well call... read more →
“In 397, or twelve years after his conversion, Augustine wrote his Confessions, the greatest spiritual autobiography... read more →
Notecard Written on Both Sides to Albino Luciani's NieceNotecard Written on Both Sides to Albino Luciani’s Niece (back)View of Back of Card With Handwritten Note From Pope's Brother In 2001... read more →
Here is a link to footage of Mother Teresa at Boy's Town. https://fb.watch/7CEnPewWGz/
Large Portion of the Cassock Worn to the... 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 →
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 →
St. Bartholomew in Milan CathedralSt. Bartholomew in Milan CathedralSt. Bartholomew in Milan Cathedral ‘Unthinkable’ Comment in Mark’s Gospel Shows Why We Honor Mary Father Richard Kunst, Curator & Commentator On... 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 →
NOTE: This feast is superseded by the Sunday liturgy. This zucchetto and document of authenticity verify that this is a zucchetto belonging to Pope Pius XII. The document states, The... read more →
From CV Media: While visiting Duluth, MN, CV President Brian Burch was invited to visit with Father Richard Kunst, a collector of papal artifacts. He has collected everything from Pius... 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 →
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: A Framed Relic of Clothing of Pope St. Pius X This is a unique item, a second class relic (meaning it is... 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 →
Pope Pius II: A Papal Ring in Velvet Carrying CasePope Pius II: A Papal Ring with His Coat of Arms, with Papal Cross-Keys & Symbol of St. John the Evangelist... read more →
A Relic of the True Cross of Christ Here is Father’s... read more →
Letter Written As Cardinal Lambertini, Dated 1730 Here is Father’s Commentary This letter is unique in papal history... read more →
"There would be no Pope John Paul II without the Polish Primate." --John Paul II The primate he referred to was Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, who will be beatified September... 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 →
Mass on the Feast of the Assumption? Here’s Why I am a true son of the Catholic Church. I love everything about being Catholic,... 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 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 Patron Saint for a Good Argument Is there a patron saint of arguing? No, not officially, but if there was one, St. Barnabas... 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 →
Lead Seal from the Pontificate of Paschal II: ObverseLead Seal from the Pontificate of Paschal II: Reverse The word, bull comes from the Latin, bubble. It is the lead seal that is appended... read more →