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... read more →
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December 1, 1521: The Death of the Medici Pope, Leo X, & A... read more →
From a Pastoral Letter by Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop (Acta Ecclesiae Mediolanensis, t. 2, Lugduni, 1683, 916-917) The Season of Advent Liturgy of the Hours: Monday of the... read more →
O Adonai, O Ruler of Israel, Thou that guides Joseph like a flock, O Emmanuel, O Sapientia, I give myself to Thee. I trust Thee wholly. Thou art wiser than I—more... read more →
Indult In the Roman Catholic Church it is a license granted by the Pope authorizing an act that the common law... read more →
https://youtu.be/L9XQFYsLWZo The catacombs of St. Callixtus are the final resting place to over 50 martyrs and 16 pontiffs. In the early days of Christianity, these passageways formed one of the... read more →
https://youtu.be/4b6x08mUmG4 On Sunday, Pope Francis concluded his family visit to Asti with a Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King. In his homily, he touched on his family ties... read more →
In the Poland of Pope St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe & Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, Papal Artifacts joins the Polish people as they celebrate the beatification of Father... read more →
An autographed photo of Pius XI signed by him directly onto the photo. This is quite unique and rare. It is dated August 4th,... read more →
Cardinal Ernest Simoni, the “Living Martyr” of Albania His story moved Pope Francis to tears. In the consistory of November 2016, among the 17 men... read more →
I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Kyle Barrett for the following research he has provided on the Rolling Block... read more →
https://youtu.be/OJxpptcO7Ig Artifacts Connected to Pope Urban VIII in the Papal Artifacts Collection Hand Colored Engraved Portrait of Pope Urban VIII from 1623Letter Signed by Pope Urban VIII as Cardinal Maffeo... read more →
Declared a saint by Pope Francis in May 2022, Charles de Foucauld (1858–1916) was the scion of a long line of wealthy French noblemen. After the early death of his parents,... read more →
A preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer describes what he learned from chronicling the life of Pope John Paul II In Lessons in Hope,... read more →
At Mass, Saints Are With Us, Body and Soul Here is an interesting fact that I suspect many people are not aware of: Embedded inside the altar at your... read more →