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 →
Pope John Paul II visited Poland in 1979. Words do not do justice to the feelings of joy and happiness that the papal visit... read more →
A Patron Saint for a Good Argument Is there a patron saint of arguing? No, not officially, but if there... read more →
This bulla is extremely rare as it was used during the reign of Pope Paschal II (1099-1118). It is the oldest artifact... read more →
The featured image is the most treasured item in the Collection: the Chasuble worn by Pope John Paul II at the closing Mass of WYD Denver. It was a... read more →
Pope Innocent XI In 1741, Pope Benedict XIV introduced Innocent’s beatification but French influence caused it to be suspended. Pope... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected... read more →
The artifact presented here is an untranslated bull, dated 1495. The envelope is fairly fancy in and of itself and the document is made of... read more →
Papal Artifacts would like to thank the parish of St. James, the Curator's home parish, for the beautiful videos they are preparing and are graciously sharing with us!... read more →
We have talked about Pope Julius II having Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. His uncle,... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary: Pope Pius V is one of only three (soon to... read more →
Retired San Diego Bishop Robert Brom is interviewed by Father Richard Kunst & Fr. Ryan Moravitz on... 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 →
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 →
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 →
We invite you to peruse the Media section of Papal Artifacts which is filled with vignettes lasting from a minute to a few minutes depending... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Papal Artifacts: Echoing the Words of Pope Francis in His Recent Letter to His Brother Priests Papal Artifacts takes this opportunity to extend our gratitude and support to... 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 →
We have been talking for several days about this historic conclave. Some of the information is repeated, and some of it is interesting and new, particularly the state of... read more →
Rituals and Traditions Surrounding a Pope’s Death August is a hot month, even in Duluth. But because... 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 →
