This Lent, Try Offering Your Sufferings to God “Richard, offer it up!” I can still hear my grandmother’s high-pitched response every time I complained about something. She... read more →
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) Pieces An Agnus Dei is a round or oval wax disk impressed with a lamb on one side and figures of saints... read more →
A Catholic radio station in our area, the RPR Network (YourCatholicRadioStation) is featuring the Curator of Papal Artifacts in a series entitled, Papal Minutes with Fr. Richard Kunst.... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike the chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII, it... read more →
This is an interesting story. Pius VII was present for Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. Traditionally popes always crowned kings... read more →
Papal Artifacts celebrates with our Church the sixth anniversary of Our Holy Father, Francis. The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with stories... read more →
March 12, 1940: The Death of St. Luigi Orione, & A Message from Pope John Paul II... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to... read more →
The Diocese of Duluth, and the home parish of the Curator of Papal Artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, were treated to a rare opportunity to spend an evening with George... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter,... read more →
This particular bulla is an extremely rare and valuable artifact... read more →
This agnus dei wax disk contains the first-class relics of three saints and the name of the pope written in gold inside the oval frame. An Agnus Dei is... read more →
The Saints & Blesseds of the Papal Artifacts Collection The Papal Artifacts' Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes,... read more →
The item featured here is an original, limited edition Presentation Medallion commemorating the elevation of Pope Paul VI, signed... read more →
Ashes, Of Course, but There's More to Get from Lent Years ago one of my seminary professors cited... read more →
It is nearly impossible to convey the joy enveloping the Catholic community as we anticipate the beatification of one of the most holy pontiffs of the... read more →
Pope Francis announced today that the Vatican archives regarding the pontificate of Pope Pius XII will be opened for consultation by researchers on March 2, 2020. He... read more →
There is nothing official about it but you could very well call August the Holocaust Memorial Month for Catholics.... read more →
March 4th, 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's first encyclical Letter -Redemptor Hominis, given on March 4, 1979, the first papal encyclical since 1968! Papal... read more →
For a few weeks, Palazzo Braschi in Rome will host the works of art that many artists have dedicated to Pope Paul VI. The exhibition “Paul VI,... read more →
The artifact is a very rare holy card containing a piece of fringe from the throne of Pope Leo XIII. It measures 6 X... read more →
This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing... read more →
March 2, 1975: Pope Paul VI Recalls Pope Pius XII's Election in 1939... read more →
This large photograph portrays Pope Leo XIII in a formal setting seated in a throne-like chair. Note the pillows at his feet used... 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.... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary on the Signed Photograph This item is actually both common... read more →
These are the "Cardinal Zucchettos" in the Papal Artifacts' Collection The Featured Image Pope John Paul I This zucchetto is one of the most... read more →
A Roman Collar Worn by Pope St. Pius X The collar has a card describing what this item is as well as a wax... read more →
February 24, 1582: Pope Gregory XIII Issues the Proclamation, Inter Gravissimas, Resulting in the Gregorian Calendar Replacing... read more →
Rome's Colosseum, long a symbol of the persecution of early Christians, was bathed in red light late Feb. 24 as a reminder of and a prayer for the thousands... read more →
The artifact is a cylindrical tin box of Kaliderma (brand) powder from the Pontifical Pharmacy. The lid has the coat of arms of Pope Saint... read more →