Upon Pius VI’s election, he received much criticism that his coat of arms was ‘too busy.’ Within months of his election he yielded to the pressure... 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 item from the Papal Artifacts' Collection is a police kepi with the insignia of the papacy–the cross keys & tiara–in gold. It dates from... read more →
This is a life-size bust of St. Pius V, made of silver-coloured wood, placed on a large shrine of gilt wood. Together they measure 40 inches in height and... read more →
Bad leadership often destroys the organization it is running. For example, Saddam Hussein hurt Iraq, Kenneth Lay ruined... read more →
There are few items in the Papal Artifacts’ Collection to compare with this rare acquisition of a letter, signed by Pope John Paul in... read more →
Credited with countless miracles and intercessions since discovery of her tomb in the most ancient catacombs of St. Priscilla in Rome in 1802, St. Philomena is prayed to by... read more →
It never gets old hearing Saint John Paul II utter the beginning of this beautiful psalm in English in today's Morning Prayer. We are featuring the video that... read more →
I almost always start January in Rome, Italy. I regularly use my vacation... read more →
Stanhopes are optical devices that allow you to view a micro photograph without using a microscope. This particular... read more →
Cardinal Roncalli’s Thank you: Ange-Joseph Roncalli Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Patriarch of Venice Apostolic pro-nuncio in France heartily thanks all those who have... read more →
The item presented here is from Bishop (now Cardinal) Dziwisz, secretary to Pope John Paul II during the visit in... read more →
The item is a signed card, autographed boldly with a steel-tipped fountain pen by Father Patrick Peyton.... read more →
The artifact is an apostolic blessing on parchment, signed by Pope Gregory XVI, upon the marriage of... read more →
About the First Class Relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe: How does one come to have a first class relic of a saint who died a... read more →
This is a very rare artifact-- an 8" X 8" tile created by the Cosmati family, who have been in existence for... read more →
A Papal Bulla: An artifact that is currently one of the oldest items in the Collection. It is... read more →
The Birth of St. Gaspare Melchior Balthazar del Bufalo,... read more →
Pope Paul VI During His 1964 Visit to the Holy... read more →
St. Peter’s: An Example of How So Many Gave So Much I almost always... 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 joined in the Curator's joy in 2017 as he was able to attend Mass with the former secretary to Pope St. John Paul... read more →
A Very Happy New Year from Papal Artifacts! We hope the information we have shared with you in 2018... read more →
The World Day of Peace, Created by Pope Paul VI in 1968 In 1968, Pope Paul VI called on all people of the... read more →
The statue is a depiction of Pope St. Sylvester I who reigned from January 31, 314 until his death on December 31, 335. Father Kunst suspects... read more →
The Featured Image: The Chasuble Worn by Pope John Paul II at the Closing Ceremony of World Youth Day Denver 1993 & Commentary by... read more →
Pope Gregory XI was the last of the Avignon popes. The artifacts presented here are two silver coins, known as bologninos. They were coins... read more →
This document is addressed to the Archdiocese of Trent and is sending wishes for a happy new year. It is dated December 29th, 1672 and is signed as... read more →
2018 is the 100th anniversary of the close of WW I. Papal Artifacts acknowledges the Pope who reigned during its entirety. Pope Benedict XV, the most... read more →