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 →
From Catholic News Service: VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Blessed Paul VI could be declared a saint in 2018, perhaps... read more →
On the 38th Anniversary of His Death: Pondering the parallels between Paul VI & Francis August 6, 2016 / Comments Off on On the 38th Anniversary of His Death: Pondering the... read more →
Some of the most intriguing stories and artifacts in this Collection take place in the month of August. We invite you to stay in touch to become acquainted... read more →
The artifact is an example of a motu proprio, (a Latin term, meaning, “on his own impulse”), a document issued by the... read more →
From CNA News: Panama City, Panama, Jul 4, 2017 / 08:46 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Monday the Archdiocese of Panama released the... read more →
For the 25th anniversary since Pope Francis became a bishop, he honored the special day by celebrating a Mass with the cardinals in Rome at the Apostolic Palace. While the average... read more →
This is a letter from the King of Poland, Maximilian of Austria, to Pope Clement VIII dated June 20, 1593. Maximilian sent his chaplain... read more →
Today, June 13, 2017, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's second apparition at Fatima to the three young children, two of whom were recently canonized. An incredible... read more →
The pope emeritus turns 90 on Resurrection Sunday, although he will celebrate it on Easter Monday. His secretary Georg Gänswein says it will be a simple celebration,... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to that liturgy. Coronations of popes continued until 1963 when Pope... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter, & An Interesting Story about the Letter’s Location Today! This... read more →
A Letter Written and Signed by St. Antonio Gianelli to the Most Rev. Mr. Bartelemeo The translation of this letter suggests it was written in haste... read more →
