Here is Father’s Commentary: This was actually written while Pius II was a cardinal. And so his first... 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 Pectoral Cross A pectoral cross or crucifix is worn on a long chain around the neck so that it rests on the chest, and is worn especially by... read more →
The artifact presented here is a collection of bronze currency from the Avignon period of the Papacy. It is not clear at what point in that 70 year period this particular... read more →
This is currently one of the oldest items in the Collection. It is the actual lead seal, the bulla from a document known as a papal bull. The... read more →
Father Kunst was able to acquire this zucchetto, worn by Pope Francis, from a museum in Padua. Documentation is included. The Collection has a zucchetto from every pope from... read more →
Happy Anniversary to Our Former Bishop! Dennis Schnurr was born in Sheldon, Ioway to Edward and Eleanor (née Jungers) Schnurr. One of six children, he has two brothers and... read more →
Hilaire Belloc: Autographed Copy of The Path To Rome, Published 1905 Era: 1870-1953 By Pope Pius XI, Belloc was decorated with the Grand Cross of... read more →
Every artifact that is a part of this Collection comes with a story uniquely its own, and this letter, acquired by the Curator of... read more →
“Once the idea is introduced that one may take the life of a person because he is not useful to the state, then it will not be long before... 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 →
U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Archbishop Gennaro Verolino, secretary of the Vatican Ceremonial Congregation, are in the courtyard of St. Damasus of the Vatican Palace.... read more →
This is a very unique piece because it’s a letter someone had written to him. Remember that he... read more →
FDC (First Day Cover) Stamps Issued June 26th, 1967 These stamps commemorated the consistory that appointed, among others, Karol Wojtyla as a cardinal. He is one of six... read more →
This zucchetto is actually a very historically significant item. Although it is... read more →
Pope Clement IX Era: 1667-1669 Giulio Rospigliosi was born in 1600 to an aristocratic family in Pistoria. He studied liberal arts with the Jesuits... read more →
As a young priest Pius XI was the head of the Ambrosian Library in Milan, Italy. This card is dated August 21st, 1914. It has writing... read more →
Solemnity of Pentecost at the Pantheon Rose petals are dropped from the open oculus at twelve o'clock noon in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Ghost on... read more →
ROME - Pope Francis has chosen the date for the ceremony that will see the Catholic Church officially recognize the sainthood of Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero,... 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. It... read more →
Father Kunst was able to obtain a cache of Saint John Paul II signed diplomas from the Polish music festival Sacrosong. They range in dates from 1973-1976. Any autograph 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 →
Here is Father Kunst's Commentary on the Lead Seal The lead... read more →
This is currently one of the oldest items in the Collection. It is the actual lead seal, the bulla from a document known as a papal bull. The... read more →
This is a very rare artifact, an 8″ X 8″ tile created by the Cosmati family, who have been in existence for centuries and have created exquisite patterned flooring... read more →
The artifact featured here is an oval reliquary measuring 52 X 46 cm, with a relic of the original Chair of St. Peter... read more →
A Commentary on the Unique Elevation of Angelo Roncalli to the Cardinalate Father Richard Kunst, Curator There is a unique circumstance surrounding... read more →
From Catholic News Service: VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed Paul VI could be declared a saint in 2018, perhaps... 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 →
The calling card has a short, affectionate message from Cardinal Albino Luciani, the Patriarch of Venice. It is a rare item since John Paul I was only Pope... read more →