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August 16, 1815: The Birth of Saint John Bosco

Rosary case given by Pope Pius XI on February 17, 1926, with coat of arms and date

August 15: Mass on the Feast of the Assumption? Here’s Why–A Commentary from Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator

Chasuble Worn by the Pope Saint John Paul II For the Closing Mass of World Youth Day, Denver, 1993

August 15, The Feast of the Assumption: The Chasuble Worn by Pope John Paul II at the Closing Mass of World Youth Day Denver, 1993, & Fr. Kunst’s Commentary

August 15, 1868: The Episcopal Consecration of Jame Gibbons

St. Maximilian Kolbe: 1st Class Relic

August 14: The Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, & 2 Relics & “A Few Minutes with a Saint with Fr. Richard Kunst

August 14, 1980: The Birth of the Solidarity Movement

August 13: The Feast of Pope St. Pontian & Priest, Hippolytus, Martyrs–And A Commentary on Reconciliation

August 13, 1099: The Election of Pope Paschal II

August 10 -15: Colorado Public Television Remembers World Youth Day Denver 1993

First Class Relic of Blessed Innocent XI

August 12, 1676: The Death of Blessed Innocent XI, Acknowledged to Be the Greatest Pope of the 17th Century

Small Slip of Paper Signed by Blessed John Henry Newman

August 11, 1890: Resting in Peace, Saint John Newman, “a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons…”

Papal Bull With Its Original Envelope, Dated 1495

August 11, 1492: The Election of Pope Alexander VI, the Borgia Pope

A Few Minutes with St. Maximilian Kolbe & Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator

Illuminated Papal Fiat Initialed by the Pope in 1471

August 9, 1471: The Election of Francesco della Rovere, Pope Sixtus IV, & Commentary from The Curator

Reliquary Containing a Portion of Original White Cassock of St. Pius V

August 8: On the Feast of St. Dominic: Honoring the First Dominican Pope, with a Commentary by Fr. Richard Kunst

August 7, 2018: The Curator Interviews (retired) San Diego Bishop, Robert Brom

Pope Pius VII

August 7, 1814: The Anniversary of the Jesuit Restoration & Pope Pius VII’s Pivotal Role

Pope John XXII

August 7, 1316: The Election of Pope John XXII, the Second Pope of the Avignon Papacies (1309-1377)

August 6: 7 Things You Might not Know about Pope St. Paul VI on the Anniversary of His Death & Pope Francis’ Thoughts

August 6, 1978: The Death of Pope Paul VI

Hand Colored Engraved Portrait of Pope Urban VIII from 1623

August 6, 1623: The Election of Pope Urban VIII, with a Commentary by Father Richard Kunst

August 5th: On the Feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major: Andre Bocelli Sings the Ave Maria

The Signature and a Blessing from Pope Benedict XV

August 5, 1921: A Prayer Book Inscribed by Pope Benedict XV

August 4, 2010: On the Feast of St. Jean Vianney, The EWTN Live Interview with Father Richard Kunst, & The 10th Anniversary of Papal Artifacts.Com

Autographed Photo From 1927

August 4, 1927: An Autographed Photo in a Presentation Frame

August 4: The Feast of Saint Jean Vianney, & A Homily by the Curator, Fr. Richard Kunst

Fr Richard Kunst and Pope Francis 15

The Letter of Pope Francis to His Brother Priests: August 4, 2019, The Feast of St. Jean Vianney

Autographed Photo of St. Pius X

August 4, 1903: Day 4 of the Historic Conclave, the Election of Pius X, & Cardinal Merry del Val’s Role

August 3, 1978: Pope Paul VI Celebrates His Last Mass, with Commentaries by Father Richard Kunst

August 3, 1903: Day 4 of the Historic Conclave Electing Giuseppe Sarto, & Cardinal Svampa’s Note on a Ballot He Saved

Scrutiny Sheet from the Conclave that Elected St. Pius X (top half)

August 2, 1903: Day 3 of the Historic Conclave Electing Giuseppe Sarto, & the Artifact Proving the Favorite Candidate, Cardinal Rampolla

August Elections of Popes, & A Commentary by the Curator of Papal Artifacts