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We have talked about Pope Julius II having Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. His uncle,... read more →
The first artifact presented here is a collection of bronze currency from the Avignon period of the Papacy. It is not clear at what point in that... read more →
Maybe you know the story. Dominic'smother endured the cross of infertility formany years. While on pilgrimage to anabbey, she had a dream of a dog holding aflaming torch... read more →
‘Vatican Unveiled’ will showcase largest papal artifacts collection outside of Rome on a grand scale DECC event will raise funds for Stella Maris Academy and Star of the North Maternity... read more →
Check these images of all the popes from St. Peter to Francis St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome... read more →
The artifact is an engraving taken from one of the most influential and beautiful sources on the monuments and antiquities of ancient Rome, The... read more →
Fr.Rich's artifacts are fascinating, but often the stories behind how he acquired such rare items are even more fascinating! Here's a little sneak peek at one of his most beloved... read more →
August 6, 1978: On the Feast of the Transfiguration: The Death of Pope Paul VI Giovanni Montini's life as an ordained minister of the... read more →
A Brick from the Holy Door of St. Mary Major In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks... read more →
Stella Maris Academy MN We still have tickets to the special VIP Event at the Vatican Unveiled exhibit! Join Fr.Rich and Mark Hall-Patton on a special viewing of the papal... read more →
The artifact featured here is entitled, My Prayer Book, Happiness in Goodness: Meditations, Counsels, Prayers, and Devotions, by Rev. F. Lasance. It was published by Benziger... read more →
August 2, 2022 Here is the Real Presence Radio interview with the coordinator of this event, Monica Hendrickson, & Father Kunst, Host of the... read more →
An autographed photo of Pius XI that was signed by him directly onto the photo. This is quite unique and rare. It is dated August 4th, 1927. It is... 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 →
On the feast of Saint Jean Vianney, 2010, EWTN interviewed Father Richard Kunst about his papal artifacts, reputed to be the largest collection outside the Vatican. Since that time, because... read more →
The Conclave of 1903 lasted from the afternoon of Friday, July 31, to August 4. At this point in time, the ... read more →
For an interesting “papal minute,” from Father Kunst,... 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 →
*Because of the numerous posts scheduled for August 4th, the Feast of Jean Vianney, we are publishing Pope Francis' 2019 letter to his fellow priests a bit early!... read more →
These very rare and historic documents are the ballot paper and scrutiny sheet from the second vote of the 1903... read more →
The Postcard of Papabili Involved in This Conclave This postcard is dated 1903 just prior to the election of Giuseppe Sarto as pope. It shows the Papabili—the potential candidates.... 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 →
Tune in to Real Presence Radio Network on Tuesday for the Real Presence Live show. Father Richard Kunst will be hosting, and we'll be giving updates about, you guessed it,... read more →
Office of Readings July 31, Feast of St. Ignatius SECOND READING From the... read more →
Saint Ignatius was the founder of the Society of Jesus. Pope Francis is the only Jesuit ever to have been elected Pope. We remember and honor our Holy Father... read more →
Pope Innocent II: A Papal “Great” Bull Signed by Him in 1138 & Signatures of Two Future Popes, an Anti-Pope & the Bulla This is truly one of ... read more →
This is truly one of the most astonishing artifacts to become part of this Collection. Here are the facts connected to it and what it looks like unfolded... 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 calendar is in its original box and... 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 →