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Pope St. Pius X: The Priesthood & The Apostolic Exhortation on the 50th Anniversary of His Ordination

What is an Apostolic Exhortation? An apostolic exhortation is a magisterial document written by the pope. It is considered third in importance, after apostolic constitutions and encyclicals. Exhortations generally encourage a particular virtue... read more →

February 16, 2023
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Father Richard Kunst, Media

Jan. 3, 1840: The Birth of St. Damien of Moloka’i & Commentary from Fr. Richard Kunst

Every age has its stories of heroic men and women whose faith challenges them to reach out in heroic love and service to alleviate the... read more →

January 2, 2023
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Father Richard Kunst, Media

August 6 – 9, 2013: The Papacy: A Living History, Season I, Aired on EWTN

https://youtu.be/AVV5gUW-uf0 THE PAPACY: A LIVING HISTORY, SEASON I,with FR. RICHARD KUNST AND FR. RYAN MORAVITZ The Papacy, A Living History, showcasing the Papal Artifacts Collection,... read more →

August 9, 2022
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EWTN Series, Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

August 4, 2010: On the Feast of St. Jean Vianney, The EWTN Live Interview with Father Richard Kunst, & The 12th Anniversary of Papal Artifacts.Com

On the feast of Saint Jean Vianney, 2010, EWTN interviewed Father Richard Kunst about his papal artifacts, reputed to be the largest collection outside the Vatican. Since that time, because... read more →

August 3, 2022
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EWTN Series, Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

The Administrator of the Papal Artifacts Website: On Finding Meaningful Work

From the Curator Fr. Richard Kunst would like to acknowledge and thank with the utmost gratitude Mary Sitek for... read more →

Another Look at The Baseball Story with Pope Francis & Fr. Richard Kunst

The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with memorable and priceless artifacts--and the memorable and priceless stories of the Curator's acquisition of them. And one of the most delightful is... read more →

The July 8, 1985 Wujek Letter & A Few Minutes with Pope St. John Paul II & Fr. Richard Kunst

There are few... read more →

Zucchetto From Saint John Paul II Elevation to the Cardinalate

June 26, 1967: Pope Paul VI Elevates Karol Wojtyla to the Cardinalate & Commentary from the Curator

This zucchetto is actually a very historically significant item. Although it... read more →

A Few Minutes with a Pope: When a Very Gracious Pope Francis Signs Your Baseball!

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WDIO: Northland Pastor’s Appearance on Pawn Stars–May 18th, 2019

Emily Ness Updated: May 17, 2020 10:49 PM A Northland pastor with a passion for... read more →

May 13, 2020: Duluthian Noticed for Faith-filled Collection, to be Featured on ‘Pawn Stars’

When you have a "gene" in you that enjoys collecting--at the present time, papal artifacts, but in the past, amassing hundreds of autographs of important... read more →

May 8, 2019: The Curator of Papal Artifacts Offers a Prayer in the US House of Representatives

The... read more →

Apologetics in the Time of Covid 19 with Fr. Richard Kunst: Two Topics that Bear Repeating!

Apologetics with Father Richard Kunst was offerred via Facebook during the 2020 Covid virus when gathering was prohibited. These are both worthy topics to repeat during Holy Week and... read more →

To Introduce You to The Popecast & The Interview of the Curator

Today’s episode is one we’ve been very excited to bring you all for a long time. Our guest, Fr. Richard Kunst, is the curator of the world's largest collection of... read more →

Teresa Tomeo Interviews the Curator on Catholic Connection

Catholic Connection Teresa Tomeo, host of Catholic Connection is a dynamic Professional Speaker and local Media Personality. She discusses social issues, media awareness, and interviews local businesses, youth, families, and... read more →

Highlight 50 Artifacts in This Collection: #35, St. Gianna Molla: A Very Unique 2nd Class Relic: A Homework Assignment

In the Papal Artifacts’ Collection there have been many unique... read more →

February 16, 2022
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Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

RPR Interviews the Curator of Papal Artifacts & A Shout Out to the 2022 Vatican Returns to Duluth

The Featured Image is of Father Kunst when he is the moderator of a monthly Real Presence Live segment. Today, in honor of Pope Francis' 85th birthday, Real Presence... read more →

December 20, 2021
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Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

A Look at Fifty Items in The Papal Artifacts Collection

National Anthem of Vatican City... read more →

October 29, 2021
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Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

Live Interview of the Curator of Papal Artifacts: 2010

A Word about the Featured Image As Father Kunst mentions in this interview he was fortunate to meet Pope St. John Paul II a total of seven times,... read more →

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 2, 1903: Day 3 of the... read more →

Zucchetto Belonging to Pope Saint John Paul II, 1999: One of the Best Stories on Papal Artifacts

Father Kunst has many interesting stories to tell regarding his collection and this one is incomparable. The John Paul II Zucchetto Story... read more →

A Few Minutes with Pope Pius VII & St. Paul Outside the Walls

This fragment of marble from the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was salvaged after the tragic fire which destroyed the basilica in... read more →

A Few Minutes with Pope Pius XI & Fr. Richard Kunst: A Decorative Folder for Personal Papers

The artifact is a unique item from the papacy of Pius XI. ... read more →

A Few Minutes with Pope Pius XI & Fr. Richard Kunst: Souvenirs in Rome

A photographic image of... read more →

Slipper Made for St. Pius X by His Sisters

A Few Minutes with the Popes & Father Richard Kunst: St. Pius X

Pius X, like all of us had to wear shoes, but he wore them a little differently than... read more →

February 10, 2021
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Father Richard Kunst, Media

A Few Minutes with the Popes & Father Richard Kunst: St. Pius V

Of all the items I... read more →

December 9, 2020
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Media, News

The SacroSong Festival in Poland, The Diplomas for Purchase & Fr. Richard Kunst

Pope John Paul II: Diploma from the Inaugural Sacrosong Festival, Dated 1969, & Signed as Cardinal This famous Polish music festival was begun in 1969. Participants were... read more →

December 4, 2020
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A Few Minutes with the Popes & Fr. Richard Kunst

We invite you to peruse the Media section of Papal Artifacts which is filled with vignettes lasting from a minute to a few minutes depending on which one... read more →

November 28, 2020
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Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

A Few Minutes with a Pope & Father Richard Kunst: Pope St. Celestine V

The artifact is a second class relic, meaning it is an article of clothing belonging to the pope. It is contained in an ornate reliquary with... read more →

October 27, 2020
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Father Richard Kunst, Media, News

A Few Minutes with a Pope: St. John Paul II & Fr. Richard Kunst