This item is actually both common and uncommon. It is the autographed photo of a pope. Although they are relatively common, they’re still highly sought after... read more →
How does the Curator of the largest collection of papal artifacts outside of the Vatican ever decide which of them are his favorites? When ask about this, it took... read more →
March 17, 2018: Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to Pietrelcina & A Commentary from Father Richard Kunst
Commemorating The 100th Anniversary of the Visible Stigmata of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Saturday, March 17, 2018 marked the first pastoral visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis,... read more →
A Calling Card from the Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Battista Montini. In English, it says, With my best wishes, G. B. Montini, Archbishop. Dated, March 17th, 1958. He is... read more →
The Holy Father’s condolences for the victims of the shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, 15.03.2019 The following is the telegram of condolences for the... read more →
This Lent, Try Offering Your Sufferings to God “Richard, offer it up!” I can still hear my grandmother’s high-pitched response every time I complained about something. She... read more →
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) Pieces An Agnus Dei is a round or oval wax disk impressed with a lamb on one side and figures of saints... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike the chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII, it... read more →
This is an interesting story. Pius VII was present for Napoleon’s coronation in 1804. Traditionally popes always crowned kings... read more →
Papal Artifacts celebrates with our Church the sixth anniversary of Our Holy Father, Francis. The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled with stories... read more →
March 12, 1940: The Death of St. Luigi Orione, & A Message from Pope John Paul II... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to... read more →
The Diocese of Duluth, and the home parish of the Curator of Papal Artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, were treated to a rare opportunity to spend an evening with George... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter,... read more →
This particular bulla is an extremely rare and valuable artifact... read more →
This agnus dei wax disk contains the first-class relics of three saints and the name of the pope written in gold inside the oval frame. An Agnus Dei is... read more →
The Saints & Blesseds of the Papal Artifacts Collection The Papal Artifacts' Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes,... read more →
The item featured here is an original, limited edition Presentation Medallion commemorating the elevation of Pope Paul VI, signed... read more →
Ashes, Of Course, but There's More to Get from Lent Years ago one of my seminary professors cited... read more →
It is nearly impossible to convey the joy enveloping the Catholic community as we anticipate the beatification of one of the most holy pontiffs of the... read more →
Pope Francis announced today that the Vatican archives regarding the pontificate of Pope Pius XII will be opened for consultation by researchers on March 2, 2020. He... read more →
There is nothing official about it but you could very well call August the Holocaust Memorial Month for Catholics.... read more →
March 4th, 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's first encyclical Letter -Redemptor Hominis, given on March 4, 1979, the first papal encyclical since 1968! Papal... read more →
For a few weeks, Palazzo Braschi in Rome will host the works of art that many artists have dedicated to Pope Paul VI. The exhibition “Paul VI,... read more →
The artifact is a very rare holy card containing a piece of fringe from the throne of Pope Leo XIII. It measures 6 X... read more →
This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing... read more →
March 2, 1975: Pope Paul VI Recalls Pope Pius XII's Election in 1939... read more →
This large photograph portrays Pope Leo XIII in a formal setting seated in a throne-like chair. Note the pillows at his feet used... read more →
This is an extremely rare ecclesiastical Georgian style ring. It is a commemorative ring, possibly remembering the death of Pope Clement XIV, dated 1774.... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary on the Signed Photograph This item is actually both common... read more →
These are the "Cardinal Zucchettos" in the Papal Artifacts' Collection The Featured Image Pope John Paul I This zucchetto is one of the most... read more →