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 →
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 →
This item is a portrait of Pius XI giving a blessing. The signed photo was a gift, to a Beloved Son, Frederico Buesmann, the Rector... 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 →
Was the Pope Trying to Improve on Jesus with the Our Father? A Commentary by Father Richard Kunst, Curator You may remember at the... 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 →
Teaching on Contraception Often Misunderstood Would we ever try to prevent a gift from God? Of course not. So what 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 →
St. Charbel, A Role Model About Preparation for... read more →
The item featured here is actually from Pope John Paul's visit to Manitoba in 1984. We are using it, because it is from a different visit of the Pope... read more →
The Artifacts Featured Here: In 1877 James Gibbons became archbishop of Baltimore, the oldest and most prestigious archdiocese in the United States... read more →
From the Curator Fr. Richard Kunst would like to acknowledge and thank with the utmost gratitude Mary Sitek for... read more →
The artifact presented here is a note of thanks, written in Mon. G. Battista Montini’s own hand on his business card. It was written on July 22, 1937. At... read more →
Father Kunst was able to acquire this zucchetto, worn by Pope Francis, from a museum in Padua. Documentation is included. The Collection has a zucchetto from every pope from... 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 →
Stories abound on Papal Artifacts regarding the items the Curator has acquired for this Collection, and this Train Pass is one of them. It was... read more →
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 historic moon landing, Vatican Radio brings you the voice of Pope Paul VI sending his blessings to the astronauts who... read more →
Monsignor Montini's deep admiration of and love for Pius XII can be found in the biography, Paul VI, The First Modern Pope, where... read more →
This artifact is a cornelian intaglio signet ring in unmarked white metal with an image of Pope Gregory XVI. It is a combination of red and maroon, and... read more →
Father Mike Schmitz is a priest and Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, as well as a Catholic speaker, author, and podcaster. Schmitz... read more →
“The Scapular is essentially a habit which evokes the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this life and in the passage to the fullness of eternal glory.... read more →
Hilaire Belloc: Autographed Copy of The Path To Rome, Published 1905 Era: 1870-1953 By Pope Pius XI, Belloc was decorated with the Grand Cross of... read more →
Every artifact that is a part of this Collection comes with a story uniquely its own, and this letter, acquired by the Curator of... read more →