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 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 →
“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 →
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 →
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 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 →
About the Featured Image of Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty: The item (the featured image) is an 8 X 10-color photo of him and... read more →
A Holy Year Brick from 1775, the Oldest Brick in the Collection The Collection has several Holy Year... read more →
About the Artifact & the Significance of Pope Innocent III: A Papal Bulla: An artifact that is currently one of the oldest items in the Collection. It is... read more →
