About Pacem In Terris: In 1962 the cold war was in full swing. The United States and the former Soviet Union were slyly trying to out-maneuver each other... read more →
These very rare and historic documents are the ballot paper and scrutiny sheet from the second vote of the 1903... read more →
Fr. Richard Kunst Buys Ballot Paper and Scrutiny Sheet from 1903 Papal Conclave From the Print Edition of The Catholic Herald Fr... 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 →
The gold coin from the pontificate of Pope Callixtus contains traditional images among many popes in this Collection: it features his coat of arms with name surrounding the outer... read more →
The artifact presented here is a letter containing the Pope's signature and eight lines in his own hand... 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... read more →
The letter is a very beautiful ink drawing, resembling the Pope’s (eventual) coat of arms. It is noteworthy that the M for Mary, the Mother of God, is included here as... read more →
Father Richard Kunst, Curator... read more →
25 years ago, the Polish pope had this to say about Mary as witness to the Paschal mystery. After Jesus had been laid in... read more →
It is an 1842 legal arrangement to celebrate annually 24 low masses for the intentions of the donor, which are specified below. The document is signed... read more →
On January 18, 2001, Dennis Schnurr was appointed the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth by Pope John Paul II.... read more →
The Reliquary Containing the Blood of Pope St. John Paul II In May of 1981 papal travel protocol was changed with the assassination attempt... read more →
My people, what have I done to you? How have I grieved you? Answer... read more →
We celebrate the Paschal Mystery with a Triduum ( a period of three days): Holy Thursday begins this period of time the Church gives us to gather in commemoration... 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 →
The artifact is a document signed by Cardinal Alessandro de’ Medici, the future Pope Leo XI, while he was the cardinal-archbishop of Florence. A... read more →
Father Richard Kunst: Holy Week is just as the name sounds, the holiest time of the year for the Christian faith. What we commemorate this week is the center... read more →
The artifact presented here is a letter written in his own hand and signed as Pope from the... read more →
The artifact is a unique item from the papacy of Pius XI. ... read more →
Pope St. John Paul II had such a lifelong interest in anniversaries (and in jubilee years). George Weigel, in Witness to Hope, sights John Paul’s conviction that... 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 →
NOTE: We are, "mixing" image and message in this post: the artifact is an image of the Good... 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 →
“Why are you untying it (the ass the disciples were sent to find), this must be your answer. The Lord has need of it (Lk 19:31). Perhaps no greater... read more →
An Incredible Addition to the Papal Artifacts' Collection About the Mace Featured Here: A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of... read more →
These posters are part of a series of vintage posters purchased for Papal Artifacts and are a great addition to the Collection. The featured item is an original... read more →
Note: The featured image is the actual cave of the Annunciation. The words on this altar are, "Verbum caro hic factum est." Translated they are, [hic: this is where]... read more →
The artifacts presented here are two silver coins, known as bologninos. They were coins minted in Bologna and other cities of medieval Italy from the late... read more →
The Words of Oscar Romero* It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond... read more →
In 1877 James Gibbons became archbishop of Baltimore, the oldest and most prestigious archdiocese in... read more →