A Liturgical Calendar of Saints from the Late 19th Century A Collection of 365 Saints in One Reliquary This reliquary, containing the relics of every saint honored on... 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 →
God’s Forgiveness Requires a Response from Us Father Richard Kunst God’s love is absolutely unconditional. There is nothing we can do to escape from the loving gaze of... 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 →
This artifact is a relic of the True Cross of Christ owned by Pope Clement XI. He was Pope from... read more →
You can see that this item is very important to me... read more →
The Featured Image Seven Rosaries, all gifts to Father Richard Kunst from Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father directly gave all but one to him.... read more →
September 6, 2022 Here are Real Presence Radio interviews with the chair of this event, Monica Hendrickson, & Father Kunst, host of Real Presence Live and the Curator. ... read more →
It was in St. Peter's square, that John Paul II began his lectures on the Theology of the Body. Through a series of... read more →
Beatified 19 October 2003, Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II Canonized 4 September 2016, Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis Major shrine Mother House of the... read more →
Father Kunst writes a weekly column in his parish bulletin called, "Fr. Rich's Ramblings." This was his heartfelt invitation to his parishioners to attend the Vatican Unveiled Event the weekend... read more →
Silk Cassock Sash or Silk Fascia of Pope Pius IX One of my favorite lines is that clothing... 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 →
Here is Father’s Commentary The item presented here is an item that shouldn’t exist. It is one of two items I own that should not... read more →
A Former Swiss Guard’s Gift to the Papal Artifacts’ Collection We often say that the Papal Artifacts’ Collection is peppered with unusual and interesting stories... read more →
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 →
Large Portion of the Cassock Worn to the... read more →
These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the... read more →
Albino Luciani was elected on August 26, 1978, to a pontificate that lasted a mere 33 days. Today we begin to tell this story since... read more →
FDC Stamps of the Consistory of 5 March, 1973 We are featuring these FDC stamps, because they include the newly named cardinal, Albino Luciani, which set the stage... read more →
This card has the image of the cross-keys and tiara. In English it says: The Secretary of State of his Holiness regrets to communicate that the Holy Father does... read more →
St. Bartholomew in Milan CathedralSt. Bartholomew in Milan CathedralSt. Bartholomew in Milan Cathedral ‘Unthinkable’ Comment in Mark’s Gospel Shows Why We Honor Mary Father Richard Kunst, Curator & Commentator On... read more →
Pope Pius II: A Papal Ring in Velvet Carrying Case Pope Pius II: A Papal Ring with His Coat of Arms, with Papal Cross-Keys & Symbol of St. John the... read more →
Forgotten Saint’s Story Shows How We Should Love the Eucharist Those who have been following my commentaries over the years have likely noticed my affection for the saints.... read more →
A Relic of the True Cross of Christ Here is Father’s... read more →
Letter Written As Cardinal Lambertini, Dated 1730 Here is Father’s Commentary This letter is unique in papal history... read more →
This is one of my favorite items, of course, the chasuble that John Paul II wore for World Youth Day Denver. The chasuble came... read more →
Mass on the Feast of the Assumption? Here’s Why I am a true son of the Catholic Church. I love everything about being Catholic,... 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 Patron Saint for a Good Argument Is there a patron saint of arguing? No, not officially, but if there was one, St. Barnabas... read more →