May 18, 2012 1:59am May 18: Remembering John Paul II's 92nd Birthday!
Blessed John Paul II was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920. He was the second longest serving pope in history and the first non-Italian since 1523. Acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders ... read more » May 16, 2012 3:09am An Announcement From the Papal Artifacts' Expert: Father Richard Kunst
In August of 2010 the Catholic television network EWTN did a live interview with me about my Collection. It has always appeared on the Home Page for you to see. The show was very well received. Within a 36 hour pe... read more » May 16, 2012 3:05am May 16, 1955: The Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Montini
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. His actual baptismal name, Giovanni Battista Montini is used. There are three lines written in his own... read more » May 12, 2012 3:27pm May 13: A Day of Historical Importance for Three of Our Holy Fathers
May 13th is a significant date in the life of the Church for several reasons. Most importantly it is on this date in 1917 that the Blessed Virgin first appeared to three children at Fatima, Portugal. It... read more » May 5, 2012 7:27pm May 6th: Honoring the Swiss Guard
I swear to faithfully, honestly, and honorably serve the supreme ponitiff and his legitimate successors, and to dedicate myself to them with all my strength, ready to sacrifice, should it become necessary, even my own life ... read more » 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | next 5 entries >last » | Have an item you would like to donate to the collection? Please contact us.
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