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October 22nd: The Feast Of Blessed John Paul II

Black & White Image of John Paul II as Bishop Karol Wojtyla

In honor of the first feast of Blessed John Paul II, the Papal Artifacts website will display on the Home Page several different artifacts for you to view. The remaining artifacts are located on the Papal Artifacts an... read more »

The Election of Pope John Paul II: October 16th, 1978

John Paul II



The following is the translation of the video on the night Pope John Paul II was chosen to be pope: Praised be Jesus Christ! Dear brothers and sisters, we are still all very saddened by the death of the very dear Pope John... read more »

October 16th: The Anniversary of the Election of Pope John Paul II: Do Not Be Afraid! Open, Open Wide the Doors to Christ!

John Paul II: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1978--Conclave Electing Him Pope

On October 16th, 1978, Karol Wojtyla became the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first pope of Slavic origin. His papacy was characterized by his relative youth: he was only fifty-eight when elected. He became the ... read more »

Swapping Zuchettos With Pope John Paul II: The Papal Artifacts' Expert's Own Story

Father Richard Kunst and Pope John Paul II.

In June of 1998, within twenty-four hours of being ordained, I went to Rome with (then) Bishop of Duluth, Minnesota, Roger Schweitz who is now the archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska. He was there for his ad limina visit with... read more »

October 9: The Feast of Blessed John Henry Newman

Signature of Blessed John Henry Newman

At his beatification ceremony in 2010, Pope Benedict XVI referred to Cardinal Newman's personal motto. Cors et cor loqvitvr (Heart speaks unto heart) gives insight into his understanding of the Christian life as a call to h... read more »

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