This is one of three ballots from the Second Vatican Council in the Collection.... read more →
Much of Christmas Holds Religious Symbolism Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator It’s the most wonderful time of the year when everyone seems a bit happier. With more spring... read more →
This autographed photo was received personally by Bishop Robert Brom, former Bishop of Duluth, MN, during an ad limina visit in 1983. Upon Father Kunst’s ordination, Bishop... read more →
This is an interesting story. Pius VII was present for Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. Traditionally popes always crowned kings... read more →
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December 1, 1521: The Death of the Medici Pope, Leo X, & A... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary I talk a lot about spirituality... read more →
The card attached to the fountain pen is a document of authenticity for the item. It states that this fountain pen was used many times by His Holiness, Pope... read more →
About this Feast The feast commemorates the dedication of the Church of Saint Mary which was built in Jerusalem near the site of the Temple. With Christians of... read more →
An autographed photo of Pius XI signed by him directly onto the photo. This is quite unique and rare. It is dated August 4th,... read more →
Anniversaries of dedications were celebrated in the Vatican Basilica of Saint Peter and in the Basilica of Saint... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary: Anything associated with John Paul I is going to be a unique and rare... 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 →
Stories on this website continue to accumulate as the Curator carries on his mission to share with others his... read more →
A preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer describes what he learned from chronicling the life of Pope John Paul II In Lessons in Hope,... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to... read more →
At Mass, Saints Are With Us, Body and Soul Here is an interesting fact that I suspect many people are not aware of: Embedded inside the altar at your... read more →
November 1, 1946: Remembering Saint John Paul II on the Anniversary of His Ordination, With a Commentary... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to... read more →
You can see that this item is very important to me because it's framed.... read more →
I love Johnny Cash. My parishioners know it, and certainly the kids at the parish school know it, since my “Ring of Fire” ring tone goes off occasionally while I... read more →
The image featured here is the cover of the... read more →
In late October, 2017, the home parish of Papal Artifact's Curator, Father Richard Kunst, had the distinct honor and privilege to host Dr. Gianna Molla for a series of... read more →
There are a lot of different things in my Collection, from old souvenirs that you buy in Rome... read more →
The Featured Image is the base of the newly erected stained-glass window of St. John Paul II in the Church of St. James, Duluth, Minnesota. A Message to... read more →
This is such a neat story! October 2017 Papal Artifacts was happy to announce that several artifacts belonging to this Collection were included in Mike & Grace Aquilina's... read more →
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Oct 18, 2022 / 11:00 am The cause for beatification of Sister Lucia dos Santos, the eldest child to witness the Fatima... read more →
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This is a swathe of cloth from a stocking belonging to John Paul I when he was Cardinal Albino Luciani. He was the Pope for thirty-three... read more →
On this anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul II, we direct your attention to these historical items for purchase from Papal Artifacts. To have a signature of... read more →
