The featured image is an autographed blessing signed by Pius XI-- a hand-colored photo of him sitting at his desk. It is in an ornate frame that has... read more →
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Don’t Forget to Visit Here! This is where you’ll see many artifacts in this Collection in Duluth, MN, & have a chance to visit with the Curator! August... read more →
The Eucharistic mystery stands at the heart and center of the liturgy since it is the... read more →
Pope Benedict XIII was elected pontiff on May 29, 1724... read more →
Cardinal Wysyznski was a very significant person during the Cold War. He became the Primate of... read more →
Pope Paul VI named him Archbishop of Munich and... read more →
The artifact is a clipped sheet of paper, dated May 28, 1862, giving a blessing. Below are some of the many artifacts belonging to or connected to Blessed... read more →
May 29, 1874: The Birth of G. K. Chesterton, one of the finest minds of... read more →
The Featured Image: A Hand-Painted Portrait of Pius X Owned by Eugenio Pacelli, the Future Pope Pius XII Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII... 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 conclave.... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy.... read more →
This document for a relic of St. John of the Cross, is partly printed and partly in his own hand, and is signed by him as Cardinal. His signature ... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary about the hand-written business card: Benedict XV preceded Pius... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary Of all the items I have in the Collection, and it’s quite massive, there are only a handful of items that really have an... read more →
Father Richard Kunst: One of the most interesting parts of papal history for me are papal elections. There is so much intrigue when it comes to elections, and now 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 →
https://vaticanunveiled.com/ Vatican Unveiled eSrt88624447h4glfaf33c · Vatican Unveiled: An Exploration of Legacies is an exhibit showcasing the largest collection of Papal Artifacts outside of Rome. For many people, this is the closest... read more →
This is an extremely rare ecclesiastical Georgian style ring. It is a commemorative ring, possibly remembering the death of Pope Clement XIV, dated 1774. It... read more →
The artifact is a 1st class relic, meaning it is the physical remains of a saint (bone, a hair, skull, a limb, etc.). Traditionally, a martyr’s relics are often more... read more →
Emily Ness Updated: May 17, 2020 10:49 PM A Northland pastor with a passion for... read more →
There are few items in the Collection to compare with the rare acquisitions of these two note-cards, one written entirely in his... read more →
What have I done with my baptism and confirmation? Is Christ really at the center of my life? Do I have time for prayer in my life? ... read more →
A Statement from Father Richard Kunst After only my grandmother I would say Bishop Brom was my greatest influence in the faith in my early years. He accepted... read more →
A Word about Anti-Popes from the Papal Minutes of Papal Artifacts Scroll to Number 5 of the Papal Minutes for a word about them! A Catholic radio station... read more →
This document dated May 16, 1881, is complete with a wax seal of his coat of arms. It is untranslated. It is a formal document and is signed... read more →
This is a very unique photo and blessing of Pope Paul VI while he was the Archbishop of Milan. It is dated May 16th, 1955.... 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 →