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Pope Francis	Pope Francis: A Signed Photograph of Cardinal Bergoglio with Pope Benedict XVI The item presented here is a photograph signed by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio and depicts a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. It is not certain when it was taken. He was named cardinal in February 2001. It is, however, certain th... read more »	2013-present
Pope Francis	Pope Francis: A Signed Photo of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio The photo contains the signature of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the recently elected Pope Francis. read more »	2013-present
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Holy Card Printed On the Occasion of His Ordination and First Mass in 1951 This holy card depicts an image of the Madonna and Child on one side. The reverse side contains a small image of Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, on the occasion of his ordination and his first Mass. It contain... read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: An Autographed Color Photo An autographed color photo of Benedict XVI, dated May 9th,2005. This is the first one Father Kunst saw on the market within days of his election as pope. read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Cardinal Ratzinger, the Future Benedict XVI: A Holy Card With His Coat of Arms, Signed Holy Card with Cardinal Ratzinger’s coat of arms. Signed read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Zucchetto Belonging to Him From 2006 The story of acquiring Pope Benedict’s zucchetto is one of Father Kunst’s favorites. In 2006 when Benedict was a fairly new pope, Father Kunst worked with one of the seminarians from his diocese who was studying i... read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Computer Printout of His Election From the AP This is a document of nearly forty pages in length that was an up to the minute story of the election of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. They reported everything that was happening during the conclave. A local newscaster, Dennis A... read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Scrutiny Ballot (Vota Scrutiny) From the 2005 Conclave A large scrutiny ballot: Vota Scrutiny. This is a list of the cardinals from the last conclave in 2005. It is basically a tally sheet used while electing a new pope. The cardinals follow along, adding a mark by the name o... read more »	2005-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: Strands of Hair From the Pope Two strands of hair from Pope Benedict XVI taken from a zucchetto belonging to Father Kunst. read more »	2005-2013
Blessed John Paul II	Coin Set With the Images of Pope Pius IX, Pope Pius XI, Pope Pius XII, Blessed John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Venerable John Paul I and Blessed John Paul II A 2001 coin set with the images of Pope Pius IX, Pope Pius XI, Pope Pius XII, Blessed John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II. It is in a small case with each lira showing the image of one of the pop... read more »	2001
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Medal From His Pontificate Commemorative Medal of Pope Benedict XVI The medal is an image of Pope Benedict in a red leather case depicting his coat of arms. In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI visited the United States. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, a friend of th... read more »	2000-2013
Benedict XVI	Benedict XVI: A Rosary and Case From Pope Benedict's Visit to the United States In 2008, Pope Benedict XVI visited the United States. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr a friend of the Papal Artifacts' Expert, was given this rosary and its case as a gift from the pope. He in turn donated it to the Collection. ... read more »	2000-2013
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Deck of Cards Commemorating the Papal Visit to Canada in 1984 A deck of cards commemorating the papal visit of Pope John Paul II to Canada in 1984 in its original box. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Commemorative Disposable Camera From His Visit to St. Louis in 1999 A commemorative disposable camera from Pope John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis, Missouri in January 1999. It has his image on the case. Not only was Father Kunst there, but also he concelebrated Mass with the Holy Father... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Brick of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica from the Holy Year, 2000 Holy Year bricks are used to seal the Holy Year Doors between Jubilees at the four major basilicas in Rome. Since the Collection shows several Holy Year Bricks, this one was left in its box to show how it was given. Great pom... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II, Benedict XVI	Mass Booklets From Various Ceremonies at the Vatican Any time there is a special occasion at the Vatican, a booklet is produced to commemorate the occasion. They are glossy pages and in various languages. Everyone gets a copy of these booklets. Father Kunst has dozens of these.... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Large Medal Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of His Ordination On November 1, 1971, Pope John Paul II commemorated the 25th anniversary of his ordination in 1946. This large medal was issued for that anniversary and depicts his image on the front of the medallion. The reverse side depict... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Comic Book From 1982 Comic book, an original from 1982, of the life of Pope John Paul II from Marvel comics. The image on the back is of his coat of arms. The front is a close-up image of him at an audience. On the left-hand side it has the head ... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Replica Flag & A You-tube Tour of the Swiss Guard Armory with Major Peter Hassler and Father Richard Kunst This replica flag was a gift from the Swiss Guard to Father Kunst in honor of The Vatican Comes to Duluth in 2004. Initially Father Kunst asked them if they could produce a flag for this event and they responded by produc... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: An Autographed Colored Photo This photo is a signed, colored image of John Paul II leaning against his pastoral staff. It includes a raised stamp from the Holy See (The Vatican), authenticating it: that is, the signature is coming right from him. This is... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Bishop Karol Wojtyla, the Future John Paul II: A Black & White Photo A black and white photo of John Paul II as Bishop Karol Wojtyla On the reverse side is his signature as well as the writings of others. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Bookmark From the 1940's, Signed As Pope A bookmark from the 1940's that is signed as Pope John Paul II. This is a very unique item. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Major Peter Hassler & Father Richard Kunst at the Swiss Guard Armory Major Peter Hassler graciously offerred his hospitality to Father Kunst and the members of his tour in January of 2013. We are grateful for his generosity. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Zucchetto Belonging to the Pope From 1999 Father Kunst has many interesting stories to tell regarding his collection and this one is incomparable. The John Paul II Zucchetto Story In June of 1998, within twenty-four hours of being ordained, I went to Rome with (then)... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Poster Hung Outside of the Church of St. Agnes in Agony in Piazza Navona, in Rome, Dated 2003 A poster hung in Rome while Pope John Paul II was celebrating the silver anniversary of his pontificate on October 16th, 2003. This particular poster was hanging on the outside of the Church of St. Agnes in Agony in Piazza Na... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Menu From Shepherd I on a Lufthansa Flight, 23 June 1996 The menu is for the passengers aboard the flight and gives information in German, Italian and Polish about this historic journey of Pope John Paul II to Berlin. His distinctive coat of arms is on the reverse side of the menu. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Menu From Shepherd I, the Pope’s Airplane, Dated October 1979 Pope John Paul II visited the United States in October 1979. This menu dates from that visit. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Two letters of Agreement Between Father Richard Kunst and Commandant Elmar Mader of the Swiss Guard Father Kunst has a very close connection with the Swiss Guard. When The Vatican Comes to Duluth exhibit was presented in Duluth, Minnesota in October 2004, Father Kunst requested a flag of the Swiss Guard for this event. ... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	A Letter to Dorothy Kunst from Bishop Stanislaus Dziwisz, Secretary to Pope John Paul II Bishop (now Cardinal) Dziwisz was the secretary to Pope John Paul II during the visit that Father Kunst introduced his parents to the Pope. Afterwards his mother, Dorothy Kunst, corresponded with the bishop thanking him for h... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Ciborium Used at a Mass in Manitoba, Canada in 1984 A ciborium used at a Mass in Manitoba, Canada, that Pope John Paul II celebrated in 1984. A ciborium is the vessel that contains the hosts that are consecrated at Mass. It is one of hundreds of ciboria used during that Mass. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Rosary Given to Father Kunst by the Pope in 2004 A rosary given to Father Kunst, personally, by Pope John Paul II in December 2004 just months before he died. When meeting Pope John Paul II in a private audience you would go to receive his blessing or to kiss his ring and h... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: An Invitation From President Jimmy Carter to the Pope This is an invitation from President Jimmy Carter to Pope John Paul II to visit the White House in 1979. This was historically significant because it was the first visit of any pope to the White House. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: The Chasuble Worn by the Pope For the Closing Mass of World Youth Day, Denver, 1993 The chasuble (the outermost garment worn by the priest during the Mass) has a Marian theme to it since it was worn on the feast of the Assumption of Mary, August 15. It is blue and gold and the Pope’s coat of arms adorn... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II and Benedict XVI: Concelebratory Sacramentaries From Their Pontificates Sacramentaries are books usually written for bishops that contain all the words spoken or sung by them while celebrating Mass. In this case these sacramentaries were used while concelebrating Mass with Pope John Paul II on v... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: An Umbrella Used During the Papal Mass in St. Louis, Missouri 1999 At this Mass hundreds of Eucharistic ministers distributed communion to the people attending. Umbrellas directed people to the sites where the Eucharist was being offered. The Papal Artifacts' Expert was in St. Louis to c... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Two Small Silver Ciboria Used at a Mass Celebrated in Washington D.C. in 1979 These ciboria were used at the Mass in Washington D.C. that Pope John Paul II celebrated on October 7, 1979. A ciborium is the vessel that contains the hosts that are consecrated at Mass. These are two of hundreds used to dis... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Ten Matchbooks Commemorating His 1979 Visit to the United States A stack of ten matchbooks commemorating the visit of John Paul II in October 1979 to the United States. They are a candle lighting souvenir and are all complete. During that visit he was in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Flag From Beatification of Jacinta and Francisco Marto A small plastic flag handed out at the Beatification, in 2000, of Jacinta and Francisco Marto, two of the three children of Fatima to whom Mary appeared in 1917 in Portugal. Everyone was handed one of these plastic flags then... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Currency From the Philippines From His Pontificate The Philippines actually printed on their two-piso currency the coat of arms of Pope John Paul II, February 17 – 22, 1981, in commemoration of his pastoral visit. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Piece of the Marble Flooring of St. Peter’s Basilica 1994 In 1994 a portion of the floor of St. Peter’s Basilica was removed to allow for the coat of arms of Pope John Paul II to be inserted in this area. Father Kunst was a seminarian then and his classmate, studying in Rome, ... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: An Autographed Photo, Dated December 3rd, 1983 An autographed photo of Pope John Paul II, dated December 3rd, 1983. This was received personally by Bishop Robert Brom, former Bishop of Duluth, MN, during an ad limina visit in 1983. Upon Father Kunst's ordination, Bish... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Key Chains From His Pontificate The first key chain is a Vatican lira of John Paul II. The second key chain has three medallions and includes Paul VI, John Paul I and John Paul II. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Medallion Commemorating the Holy Year of 2000 This medallion features an image of Pope John Paul II on the front and an image of him opening the Holy Year Door on the back. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Hiking Stick Used by the Pope Hiking stick used by Pope John Paul II with a silver clasp and a hook made of a hand-carved ram’s horn. Included with the walking stick is the stand for the hiking stick that shows Pope John Paul’s coat of arms. P... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1978— Conclave Electing Him These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1978--; the other sid... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Collection of Coins From His Pontificate Father Kunst has dozens of coins in his collection from the pontificate of John Paul II. These are all liras. He has all different denominations of liras. One side bears the image of John Paul II and the other side bears some... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Two Holy Year Bricks From The Extraordinary Year of Mary, Dated 1983 Two Holy Year bricks, dated 1983, the year commemorating the 2000th anniversary of Mary’s birth. Pope John Paul II, marking it as more significant than the usual Holy Years that take place every twenty-five years, desig... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Two Pesos (Coins) From His Pontificate These coins commemorate the pastoral visit of John Paul II to Cuba. They depict the image of John Paul II and the cathedral in Cuba on one of the coins and the image of John Paul II and Fidel Castro shaking hands on the other... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Signed Copy of Crossing the Threshold of Hope The book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope by Pope John Paul II was published in 1995. This copy was signed by the Pope on February 15th, 2001. Here is the story: In the year 2000 Father Kunst traveled to Rome with his par... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Sacramentary Used During the Third Pastoral Visit to the United States in 1995 A white Sacramentary used by Pope John Paul II during his visit to the United States in 1995. It says, Third Pastoral Visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul to the United States of America October 1995. This Sacramentary wa... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: The Vulgate Version of the Bible, Dated 1988 The Vulgate version of the Bible is the Latin form of the Bible. The Bible was given to Bishop Robert Brom, the bishop of San Diego, California. He is the former bishop of Duluth, Minnesota. It was given to him by the pope on... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Zucchetto From His Elevation to the Cardinalate On June 26th, 1967, Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) appointed Archbishop Karol Wojtyla of Krakow, Poland, to the Sacred College of Cardinals. He was named Cardinal Priest of the titular church of San Cesareo in Palatio, Rome. He was... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the Future John Paul II, FDC Stamps With His Image, Dated 1967 FDC (First Day Cover) stamps issued August 26th, 1967. These stamps commemorated the consistory that appointed, among others, Karol Wojtyla as a cardinal. He is one of six cardinals pictured on these stamps. He became Pope Jo... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Gold Commemorative Coin, Dated 2001 A gold commemorative coin from the twenty-third year of the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, 2001. This is the last gold lira minted at the Vatican and is a 100,000 lira. It was purchased at the Vatican. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Two Coins Commemorating the Jubilee Year of 2000 Two Coins commemorating the Jubilee Year of 2000 in a fancy case from the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. 10,000 lira coins. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Memorabilia From His Beatification On Sunday, May 1st, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI beatified John Paul II before one and one-half million people. Among them was Father Richard Kunst, the Papal Artifacts' Expert. These items are from Blessed John Paul's beatificati... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Polish Slides and Viewfinder from His Election This item is a a viewfinder and slides of the pontiff's election from 1978. It is from Poland. read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: Seven Rosaries, All Gifts to Father Richard Kunst From the Pope Seven Rosaries, all gifts to Father Richard Kunst from Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father directly gave all but one to him. The first was a gift from Bishop Robert Brom who was given the rosary by Pope John Paul II on the occ... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Paperweight Commemorating World Youth Day, Denver From 1993 A paperweight commemorating World Youth Day Denver. It is all glass crystals with an American Airlines logo on top. The following inscription is on the paperweight: In commemoration of the flight of His Holiness, John P... read more »	1978-2005
Blessed John Paul II	A Press Pass Issued During the Sede Vacante Period in 1978 This press pass is an example of passes issued during the sede vacante period in 1978 when not only Pope Paul VI died, but also Pope John Paul I reigned for only thirty-three days and also died to be succeeded by Pope Joh... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Albino Luciani, the Future Pope John Paul I: A Note Card on Original Letterhead Paper In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular, his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-l... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: Two Postcards, Both Signed and Dated In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Letter on Original Letterhead Paper, Dated 1959 In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Notecard Written on Both Sides to His Niece In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno, where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother Eduardo, and his sister-in-la... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Holy Card Containing a Relic of the Pope's Cassock Worn to the Conclave that Elected Him Quite an interesting story is connected to this holy card and relic of Albino Luciani who became Pope John Paul I, reigning for only thirty-three days in 1978. The portion of this black cassock is a significant second class r... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Albino Luciani, the Future John Paul I: A Young Bishop in Vittorio Veneto, Signed As Bishop The image on the photo is signed at the back with his name, Albino Luciani. read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	Pope John Paul I: A Very Rare Apostolic blessing Pope John Paul I reigned from August 26, 1978 until his death thirty-three days later. It is one of the shortest reigns in the history of the Catholic Church. Because of this very few of these blessings exists. The Apostolic ... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Large Portion of the Cassock Worn to the Conclave that Elected Him The portion of this black cassock is a significant second class relic belonging to Albino Luciani, the Cardinal Archbishop of Venice. It is the one he was wearing as he left Venice to attend the conclave that elected him on A... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Swathe of Cloth From the Cardinal's Stocking This is a swathe of cloth from a stocking belonging to John Paul I when he was Cardinal Albino Luciani. He was the Pope for thirty-three days in 1978, the shortest reigning Pope in recent history. In 2001 Father Kunst and his... read more »	1978
Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II: A Medal Commemorating His Visit to John Paul I's Family and House on the 1st Anniversary of John Paul I's Death In 2001 Father Kunst and his father went to northern Italy, to an area called Belluno where Pope John Paul I lived. They visited his family, in particular, his niece, Pia Luciani, and his brother, Eduardo, and his sister-in-l... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1978 Conclave Electing Him These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1978; the other side ... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Copy of Trentatre Giorni, Un Pontificato (33 Days of Pontificate), Signed by Pia Luciani A copy of Trentatre Giorni, Un Pontificato (33 Days of Pontificate). This book is about the 33-day pontificate of Pope John Paul I. (August-September 1978) Pia Luciani, his niece, gave this item to Father Kunst. She signe... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: Two Commemorative Medals From His Pontificate Two commemorative medals from the pontificate of John Paul I read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Coin From His Pontificate This coin was not in a sleeve and was meant to be used. It is very rare. read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: A Portion of A White Cassock Belonging to the Pope Father Richard Kunst has formed a friendship with the family of Pope John Paul I and in particular, his niece, Pia Luciani.He has received several items for this collection as a direct result of this relationship. The portion... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: Several Envelopes Addressed to Cardinal Albino Luciani A collection of envelopes addressed to Cardinal Ablino Luciani, the future Pope John Paul I. Father Kunst has maintained a correspondence with Pia Luciani, the niece of John Paul I. As a young person she collected stamps. Kno... read more »	1978
Pope John Paul I	John Paul I: 1,000-Lira Coin in its Original Sleeve From His Pontificate A 1,000-lira coin in its original sleeve from the pontificate of Pope John Paul I in 1978. This is a rare piece because he was only a pope for thirty-three days. read more »	1978
n/a	A Police Hat A police hat from the 1970s Vatican police. On the front of the hat it has the cross-keys and tiara. read more »	1970-1980
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: An Agnus Dei Wax Disk The Collection has several Agnus Dei, Lamb of God pieces. It is interesting to view them together to see how differently they were created from one papacy to the next. You can do that by going to the Artifacts pages a... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Rosary Case Made in the Form of a Book A rosary case made in the form of a book from the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. His image is on the front. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Papal Honor Signed as Giovanni Montini Monsignor Giovanni Montini, the future Pope Paul VI, signed the papal honor, a gift from Pope Pius XII. He signed the document on May 26, 1950, as the sostituto. The sostituto was the equivalent to a chief of staff, in t... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Pectoral Cross Given to All Bishops Participating in the Bogota Synod of 1968 A pectoral cross was given as a gift from Pope Paul VI to all bishops participating in the Bogota Synod of 1968. This cross is in its original case with his coat of arms on the cover. Enrico Manfrini, the famous Italian arti... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: Easter Card An Easter card from April 19th, 1973. It is signed Pope Paul VI. The card contains an untranslated note of greeting that is four lines in length. It includes the original envelope. He has initialed it PP where normall... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Calling Card From His Time As the Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Battista Montini, Dated 1958 A Calling Card from the Archbishop of Milan, Giovanni Battista Montini. In English, it says, With my best wishes, G. B. Montini, Archbishop. Dated, March 17th, 1958. He, of course, became Pope Paul VI. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Calling Card From His Time As Cardinal With His Coat of Arms A calling card with the Cardinal's coat of arms: a printed Merry Christmas note. It is signed G. B. Cardinal Montini. He,of course, became Pope Paul VI in 1963. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Zucchetto The source of several zucchettos on this site is a woman who found Father Kunst while doing a random search on the Internet. She was looking for a worthy place to donate the zucchettos she had inherited from her parents. Beca... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Menu From Shepherd I, the Airplane of the Pope, Dated 4 October 1965. In October 1965 Pope Paul VI made an historic visit to the United States, the first ever by a pope. The visit was called The Journey for Peace. Among other things he addressed the United Nations. This menu was used on th... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Medal in the Shape of a Holy Year Door From 1975 A medal in the shape of a Holy Year door. One inch long. From 1975. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Paperweight Image of the Papal Tiara A paperweight bearing the image of Paul VI's tiara. The Pope actually sold the tiara to give the proceeds to the poor. It is in Washington D. C. located at the Shrine to the Immaculate Conception. Paul VI was the last pope to... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Photograph With a Blessing While He Was the Archbishop of Milan 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 hand on... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1963 Conclave Electing Him Pope These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1963; the other side ... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: Eight Coins From His Pontificate Father Kunst has dozens of coins from the papacy of Paul VI. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Red Carpet From His Visit to the United States on October 4th, 1965 Red carpet from Pope Paul VI’s visit to the United States on October 4th, 1965. This was the first visit to America by a pope. This is a unique piece that looks like a fairly large book but when opened, it has an image ... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Pope Paul VI: An Untranslated letter to a Cuban Bishop From Giovanni Montini This is an untranslated letter to a Cuban Bishop, Carlos Riu Angles, signed by the under Secretary of State, Giovanni Montini, the future Pope Paul VI. The letter came as part of a collection of items owned by the same bishop... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Pope Paul VI: An Untranslated letter to a Cuban Bishop From Giovanni Montini This is an untranslated letter to a Cuban Bishop, Carlos Riu Angles, signed by the under Secretary of State, Giovanni Montini, the future Pope Paul VI. The letter came as part of a collection of items owned by the same bishop... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Pope Paul VI: An Illuminated Manuscript Signed by Archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini, Dated June 10th 1961 This artifact is an original, illuminated manuscript signed by Archbishop Giovanni Battista Montini, the future Pope Paul VI. The content involved the appointment of a priest, Don Attilio Bassi, and it is dated June 10th, 196... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Pope Paul VI: A Small Gold Medal This is a small gold medal from the pontificate of Pope Paul VI with an image of Mary holding the Christ Child on the front of the medal. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Pastoral Ring Given to Participating Bishops of the Second Vatican Council From the Pope A pastoral ring given to the participating bishops of the Second Vatican Council by Pope Paul VI. The ring is still in its original presentation case with the coat of arms on it. The image on the ring is of Saints Peter and P... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: Coins Minted at the Vatican From His Pontificate, Dated 1969 These coins were minted at the Vatican during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. They are in a sleeve with his coat of arms. The sleeve contains the full set of coins minted in that year. read more »	1963-1978
Pius VI	Paul VI: A Coin Set from the Second Year of His Pontificate The artifact is a coin set from the second year of the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Medal from the Holy Year, 1975 This is a medal from the Holy Year, 1975, during the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. In the Catholic tradition a holy year or Jubilee is a great religious event, a year of reconciliation and forgiveness. It dates to biblical tim... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: Western Samoan Coin Commemorating the Pope's Visit in 1970 A Western Samoan coin in its case from November 29th, 1970, commemorating Pope Paul VI’s visit to Western Samoa. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: A Medal Commemorating the Holy Year of 1975 A medal not made by the Vatican but commemorating the Holy Year of 1975. The front image is of Pope Boniface VIII who established the Holy Year in 1300. The other image is of Pope Paul VI. read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: The Last Purificator Used by the Pope, Dated August 3rd, 1978 Pope Paul VI died of a massive heart attack on the feast of the Transfiguration, August 6th, 1978. This purificator is from his last Mass. Members of his (or any) papal household would often save an item such as this purific... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Paul VI: Voting Ballots From the Second Vatican Council Chapter 9 of Council Regulations for the Second Vatican Council indicated the methods which governed ballots: placet was a yes vote; non placet, a no vote. The votes were cast in public sessions in the pre... read more »	1963-1978
Venerable Paul VI	Second Vatican Council: A Simple White Miter Used by a Former Bishop from St. Augusta, Florida A simple white miter used by a former bishop from St. Augusta, Florida. All the bishops taking part in the Second Vatican Council wore these. Purchased from an Austrian government worker, the same person who had the walking ... read more »	1962-1965
Venerable Paul VI	The Second Vatican Council: A Ballot Chapter 9 of Council Regulations for the Second Vatican Council indicated the methods which governed ballots: placet was a yes vote; non placet, a no vote. The votes were cast in public sessions in the pre... read more »	1962-1965
Blessed John XXIII, Venerable Paul VI	Blessed John XXIII and Paul VI: Stanhopes From Their Pontificates A stanhope is an optical device that allows you to view a microphotograph without using a microscope. The larger stanhope is a souvenir thermometer in the shape of a key. The four major basilicas in Rome, the cross-keys and ... read more »	1958-1978
Blessed John XXIII, Blessed John Paul II	Blessed John Paul II & Blessed John XXIII: Two Commemorative Coin Sets The coins are two commemorative sets from the pontificates of Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII depicting images of both the pontiffs on the front of the coins and an image of Mary as Our Lady of Czestochowa, to who... read more »	1958-1978
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Small Program With His Coat of Arms From 1953 The small program with the coat of arms of Blessed John XXIII is inviting people to an event in Paris between January 12 and January 15, 1953. He was present at this event. It is written in French. read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Calling Card From St. Ann's Rectory in Seattle, Washington, Signed as Cardinal Roncalli The calling card appears to have been someone collecting autographs from different cardinals on rectory calling cards. It is signed Cardinal Roncalli, Patriarch of Venice. The card contains what became his papal motto O... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Postcard Signed as Cardinal Roncalli The postcard is signed by Blessed John XXIII as Cardinal Roncalli read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Zucchetto The source of several zucchettos on this site is a woman who found Father Kunst while doing a random search on the Internet. She was looking for a worthy place to donate the zucchettos she had inherited from her parents. Beca... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: An Autographed Photo in a Silver Presentation Frame This is a very fine black and white photo of Blessed John XXIII sitting on the throne. He signed as pope. It is dated October 2, 1960. Included is the silver presentation frame with his coat of arms attached to the top. The ... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Small Index Card Pre-Printed From the Vatican Secretary of State This card has the image of the cross-keys and tiara. In English it says: The Secretary of State of his Holiness regrets to communicate that the Holy Father does not find it possible to grant the numerous requests for His au... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: An Original Charcoal Sketch by Giacomo Manzu From 1963, Signed This is an original charcoal sketch of Blessed John XXIII by Giacomo Manzu, a communist, atheist friend of the Pope’s. It is a dual-sided, framed photo: it is glass on both sides. Manzu was commissioned by Blessed John ... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: Maniples and Green Fiddleback Chasuble Maniples are part of the vestments worn by the priest for Mass. The chasuble is the outermost vestment worn by the priest for Mass. A fiddleback is one style of chasuble. Father Kunst purchased this particular chasuble b... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: Seven Coins From His Pontificate These coins have his image on the front and different images on the back depending on the year. Some have the Second Vatican Council and are of varying denominations of lira. read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Gold Medal, A Ducat From 1963, Commemorating the Second Vatican Council The gold coin has an image of Blessed John XXIII and Paul VI on one side and a design on the other side. read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: A Passport Issued to Participating Bishops to the Second Vatican Council This is the actual passport issued to the Cuban Bishop Carlos Riu Angles. It is an extremely rare item and is an example of the passports issued to all bishops participating in the 2nd Vatican Council so that they would have ... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: Coins Minted at the Vatican During His Pontificate, Dated 1962 Coins minted at the Vatican in their original sleeve. This is a full set and commemorates the II Vatican Council during the pontificate of Blessed John XXIII. Dated 1962 Ecumenical Council, Vatican II is inscribed on the... read more »	1958-1963
Blessed John XXIII	Blessed John XXIII: Souvenir Coin Holder With One Coin and Six Stamps Underneath It, Dated 1959 Souvenir coin holder with one coin from Blessed John XXIII and six stamps underneath it in its original case. Dated 1959 read more »	1958-1963
n/a	An Image of Pope St. Peter This is an image of Pope St. Peter sitting on the throne from the Jubilee Year of 1950. Although the artwork of the item is crude, the plastic container embedded into the statue has a little case of dirt from his tomb. The co... read more »	1950
n/a	Time and Newsweek Magazine Covers of Popes Several Time and Newsweek magazine covers of popes that include the deaths, funerals, elections, and popes’ visits to the United States dating back to the death of Pope Pius XI (Newsweek, 1939). There are ma... read more »	1939-2005
Venerable Pius XII	Sede Vacante Coins From the Period Between Pontificates The Sede Vacante coins included in this collection are sets from 1939, 1958, 1963 and 1978 when there were two elections in less than a year. They are all in small cases or little folders which make them more desirable. ... read more »	1939-1978
St. Pius X	St. Pius X: A Small Medallion in Its Original Case Commemorating His Canonization A small medallion in its original case commemorating the canonization of Pope St. Pius X by Pope Pius XII. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Pair of Stockings Belonging to the Pope This item stems from the contact a seminarian studying in Rome for the diocese of Duluth has with a judge of the Roman Rota (the Supreme Court of the Catholic Church). This judge is very fond of Pope Pius XII. He learned abou... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Zucchetto Belonging to the Pope A card from the papal household is attached to the zucchetto and states that he wore this on June 15, 1957. A zucchetto is a small skullcap worn by clerics of the church. It consists of eight panels sewn together with a stem ... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Ticket to the Coronation of the Pope 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 Paul VI was the last pope to be crowned with the tiara. Text of the words... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Novelty Resembling a Medal Commemorating the 1950 Holy Year This novelty item resembles the annual medals produced by the Vatican with particular themes. However, it opens to reveal a paper that, when unfolded, depicts images of Rome. The backside of the item features the Holy Year Do... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: Bronze Annual Medallions From His Pontificate 1939: The medallion is from the first year of his pontificate. It has his image on the front and his coat of arms on the back. 1940: The medallion is from the second year of his pontificate. It has his image on the front and... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: Silver Annual Medallions From His Pontificate 1942: The medallion is from the fourth year of his pontificate. It has his image on the front and an image of angels flying over St. Peter’s Dome on the back. 1945: The medallion is from the seventh year of his pontific... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: An Autographed Photo With Blessing, Signed 1940 Autographed photo with blessing, signed 1940. The image is of Pius XII raising his hand in blessing, a fairly common pose of this pope. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Postcard Sent to Ernesto Pacelli, His Uncle This is a postcard dated 1903 that was sent to Pius XII's uncle, Ernesto Pacelli. At the time he was a fairly young priest. He signed and wrote on the side with the image of Villa Pamfili, the home of Innocent X. The text is ... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Letter Signed as Cardinal Secretary of State in Regard to the Swiss Guard, Dated 1938 This is a letter signed as Cardinal Secretary of State in regard to the Swiss Guard. It is dated May 17th, 1938 and it is signed E. Cardinal Pacelli as Cardinal Secretary of State. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Photo of Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli A black and white photo of the Cardinal Secretary of State on a ship with Navy sailors. It is signed E. C. Pacelli. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	A Photo Album of the Consistory Elevating Archbishop Francis Spellman to the Rank of Cardinal in 1946 A photo album of all original larger photos of the consistory elevating Archbishop Francis Spellman (1889 – 1967) of New York to the rank of cardinal in 1946 by Pope Pius XII. It is a simple green album that contains cl... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Photo Book—A Pilgrim or Tourist Book of the Vatican, Undated Photo book—a pilgrim or tourist book of the Vatican. It was written in German. The Pope both signed and wrote a comment in German on the second page of the photo book. The book is undated. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: Stanhopes From His Pontificate This first stanhope is a key chain with images of Pope Pius XII and the four major basilicas of Rome. The second stanhope is in the shape of binoculars and depicts Pius XII as well as the image of St. Peter’s Basilica. ... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Parchment Signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Eugenio Pacelli on Behalf of Pius XI Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli (1876 - 1958) was appointed Cardinal Secretary of State in 1935 by Pope Pius XI. He signed this document on behalf of the Pope. Eugenio Pacelli became Pius XII in 1939. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: An Ornate Blessing Signed as Pope This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing the contents of the blessing with his signature at the bottom of the portrait. The blessing is in English and is addressed to Mi... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: Coins From Vatican City State These are various coins from Vatican City State during the reign of Pius XII. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Pocket Knife From 1949-1950 This is a small pocket knife with the image of Pius XII on it commemorating the Holy Year of 1950. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Portrait of St. Pius X Owned by Venerable Pius XII Eugenio Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII owned this original, hand-painted portrait of Pius X when he was nuncio in Bavaria. The interesting fact about it is that Pius XII first beatified and then canonized Pius X in 1954. O... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: The Galero Given to Pius XII Upon His Appointment as Cardinal in 1929 This galero is in very good condition and in its original box containing the seal of the company that made these hats: Tanfani & Bertarelli. It is the only one Father Kunst has ever seen on the market. A calling card belo... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Folder Containing an Image of the Pope and Five Cancelled Stamps, Dated 1944 A small folder containing an image of Pope Pius XII and five cancelled stamps. Dated 5 June 1944, the date of Rome’s liberation by the allies. The cover says: HISTORICAL MEMORYJune 5th, 1944ROME The Victorious entry i... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: An Agnus Dei Wax Disk From the 1950 Jubilee Year This Agnus Dei is from 1950. Father Kunst purchased it primarily because of the case it is in. It is a silver stand that says, Rome, Easter, 1950 Holy Year. Paques. The container is what makes it a particularly desira... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Replica of a Holy Year Brick From His Pontificate A replica of a Holy Year brick from 1950. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Red Velvet Slipper This shoe belonging to Pope Pius XII appears to be a slipper made of red velvet and decorated in gold braid with a gold cross in the middle. Papal shoes vary depending upon the location of the pope. He wears red leather outdo... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: An Oversized Letter Opener The oversized letter opener is from the Holy Year 1950 during the pontificate of Pius XII. The cross keys and tiara--the symbols of the pope--are depicted on the front of the letter opener. An image of Pius XII is portrayed o... read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Green Glass Creamer Commemorating the Holy Year of 1950 A green glass creamer with images of the Coliseum and St. Peter’s Basilica and the cross-keys and tiara. It commemorates the Holy Year of 1950. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Coin Set From 1942 A coin set from 1942. A sleeve holding four coins from the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Bust of the Pope A very small bust of Pope Pius XII from the Holy Year of 1950. read more »	1939-1958
Venerable Pius XII	Venerable Pius XII: A Medallion Commemorating the Holy Year of 1950 A medallion in its original case commemorating the Holy Year of 1950. read more »	1939-1958
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Calling Card/Business Card, Dated 1914 and Signed Achille Ratti 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 on both sides and his name Achille Ratti. The card is untranslated but may have someth... read more »	1922-1939
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Zucchetto A zucchetto of Pope Pius XI A zucchetto is a small skullcap worn by clerics of the church. It consists of eight panels sewn together with a stem on top. It was first adopted to keep the tonsured (shaved heads) of clergy warm... read more »	1922-1939
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Brick of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica From the Holy Year, 1925 In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks from a Roman citizen selling them on auction. They belonged to the man’s grandmother who had recently died at 104 years of age. The man’s grandfather wor... read more »	1922-1939
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Brick of the Holy Door of Saint Mary Major From the Holy Year, 1925 In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks from a Roman citizen selling them on auction. They belonged to the man’s grandmother who had recently died at 104 years of age. The man’s grandfather wor... read more »	1922-1939
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Brick of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica From the Extraordinary Holy Year of 1933 Extraordinary Jubilee of 1933 – 1934 In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks from a Roman citizen selling them on auction. They belonged to the man’s grandmother who had recently died at 104 ye... read more »	1922-1939
Pius XI	Pius XI: A Brick of the Holy Door of St. John Lateran From the Holy Year, 1925 In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks from a Roman citizen selling them on auction. They belonged to the man’s grandmother who had recently died at 104 years of age. The man’s grandfather wor... read more »	1922-1939

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