This is an extremely rare ecclesiastical Georgian style ring. It is a commemorative ring, possibly remembering the death of Pope Clement XIV, dated 1774. It... read more →
The artifact is a 1st class relic, meaning it is the physical remains of a saint (bone, a hair, skull, a limb, etc.). Traditionally, a martyr’s relics are often more... read more →
There are few items in the Collection to compare with the rare acquisitions of these two note-cards, one written entirely in his own... read more →
What have I done with my baptism and confirmation? Is Christ really at the center of my life? Do I have time for prayer in my life? ... read more →
A Papal Bull from the Papacy of John XXIII The word, bull comes from... 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 is a very unique photo and blessing of Pope Paul VI while he was the Archbishop of Milan. It is dated May 16th, 1955.... read more →
This document dated May 16, 1881, is complete with a wax seal of his coat of arms. It is untranslated. It is a formal document and is signed... read more →
NOTE: We are, "mixing" image and message in this post: the artifact is an image of the Good... read more →
Among the many hats the Curator of Papal Artifacts wears are his contributions to Real Presence Radio as the co-host of a monthly radio program. This reflection was first... read more →
The artifact presented here is a medal commemorating the... read more →
As a child, my spirituality centered... read more →
A blessing signed by St. Pius X on May 13, 1909, including a couple of lines in his own hand It is signed for the anniversary of... read more →
An incredible synchronicity is that Eugenio Pacelli was consecrated Bishop by Pope Benedict XV on May 13, 1917--the date... read more →
May 12, 1772: The medallion presented here depicts Pope Clement XIV's decision to suppress the Jesuits in... 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... read more →
Father Richard Kunst has written many times about the unjust treatment Pope Pius XII has received, resulting in a damaged image of a Pope whose history has proven... 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 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 →
Autographed Color Photo of Pope Benedict XVI This item is actually both common and... read more →
Recalling the Anniversary of a Papal Broken Heart John Allen, Jr. Crux Magazine Wherever one... read more →
The artifact presented here is a Christmas greeting signed as Cardinal De'Conti on December 14, 1713. Michaelangelo... 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... 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... read more →
The Oath of the Swiss Guard I swear to faithfully, honestly, and honorably serve the supreme pontiff and his legitimate successors, and to dedicate myself to them with all... read more →
The Papal Artifacts’ Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes, their biographies and... read more →
The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A Living History, The Papal Artifacts Collection of Father Richard Kunst. The letter, from 1730, was written during 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,... read more →
THE PAPACY: A LIVING HISTORY, SEASON II, with FR. RICHARD KUNST AND FR. RYAN MORAVITZ MONDAY, MAY... read more →
John Allen, editor of Crux magazine, wrote a column about Father Kunst and the Papal Artifacts' Collection, which he had the privilege of seeing while in Duluth, Minnesota in... read more →