It seems like a gift to Papal Artifacts to have this modern day saint aligned with St. Jean Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. We celebrate both of... read more →
East-West Divide Beginning to Narrow A Commentary from the Curator Look up the word “Protestant” in the American Heritage Dictionary and this is... read more →
One of the most endearing stories on Papal Artifacts is that of a newly ordained Father Richard Kunst attempting to "swap" zucchettos with the pontiff who... read more →
The “Seven Church Pilgrimage,” is a 15-mile route to the four great basilicas of Rome. These are St. Peter's Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the... read more →
Papal Artifacts invites you to check out our media page where some of the most interesting things connected to the Curator's Collection are featured. Here is the link. ... 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 →
A Word About Antipopes: A Commentary from the Curator One... read more →
The Vatican is a city state and as such it has national characteristics such as a flag. The flag consists of two vertical bands: one is gold or... read more →
This silver pocket watch, owned by Pope Benedict XV, was probably given as a presentation gift to someone. It has the name of the pope in Latin... read more →
Pope John Paul II told thousands of his "young friends" that they are the light of the world and urged them to "train yourself for devotion." The pontiff... 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 as an ottoman: Pope Leo... read more →
The featured image is poster hung in Rome while Pope John Paul II was celebrating the silver anniversary of his pontificate on October 16th, 2003. This particular poster was... read more →
The Urbi et Orbi Blessing After Easter morning Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, the Holy Father traditionally reads a special message, addressed not just to Catholics, but... read more →
FR. FRANCESCO GUERRA Rector, Scala Santa “It was necessary to restore the walnut wood that covered the 28 steps of the Holy Stairs. This walnut... read more →
For those of you unfamiliar with the relics on Papal Artifacts or with the practice of venerating relics in the Catholic church, we hope this information about venerating what... read more →
A Relic of the True Cross of Christ The spirituality of the Popes, just like the rest of us,... read more →
The Holy Father’s condolences for the victims of the shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, 15.03.2019 The following is the telegram of condolences for the... 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 Featured Item A PAIR OF PAPAL SLIPPERS WORN BY POPE SAINT PIUS X, CIRCA 1905. These papal slippers are red velvet shoes trimmed in gold brocade with... read more →
Understanding Infallibility of the Pope On February 22, the church celebrates the feast day of the Chair of Peter. It is a feast in which the church celebrates... read more →
Anyone familiar with Pope John Paul II is aware of the massive amount of young people who swarmed to... read more →
The Catholic Church has always honored and revered the Mother of God, a stumbling block to Protestants and even to many Catholics. In these audio commentaries, originally given at... read more →
The artifact is an etching from 1718, during the pontificate of Clement XI. It depicts a map of the city of Rome, Old & New. The map encompasses the majority... 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 →
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 →
Christmas Details You Might Not Know Thanks to archeology, advanced scriptural scholarship and a better sense of non-biblical... read more →
Much of Christmas Holds Religious Symbolism It’s the most wonderful time of the year when everyone seems a bit happier. With more spring in our steps and more... read more →
One of the most important film events in the Catholic Church, Mirabile Dictu International Festival, has awarded "Benedict XVI, in honor of the truth" the 'Capax Dei' prize... 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 Papal Artifacts Collection is replete with items spanning over a thousand years. Here is a unique altar item from another era: a Missal Page Turner from the pontificate... read more →