Your life, Father Richard Kunst, is a gift to the people of your diocese and to those who follow the Papal Artifacts' Collection. Receive our thanks & gratitude in... 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 →
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... read more →
This bronze medal of two Milanese cardinals: Saints Ambrose and Charles Borromeo, predecessors of Giovanni Montini, in the Diocese of Milan, Italy, was issued in 1958. Giovanni... read more →
We extend our sympathy to the Diocese of Duluth's clergy, laity and friends... read more →
The razor featured here belonged to and was used by Pope Saint Pius X on a day-to-day basis. In that respect, it is both... 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 →
A Conversation between Pope Pius XII & His Sostituto, Msgr. Giovanni Montini Throughout the events of WW II Montini was sustained by his genuine love and admiration... read more →
The Curator of Papal Artifacts wears many hats, one of which is his interest in all things political. Having majored in political... read more →
With this “Motu propio,” a personal initiative of the pope, Pope Francis has changed the name of the Vatican Secret Archives. He explains that the word “secret”... read more →
A pectoral cross was given as a gift from Pope Paul VI to all bishops participating in the Bogota Synod of 1968. This... read more →
Papal Artifacts is happy to share the following information released today from the Catholic News Agency: the opening of the canonization process for the parents of Pope St. John... read more →
Pope Pius XI: 1925 Holy Year Souvenir of Hand Soap in a Carrying Case in the Form of a Book There are tons of... read more →
The Curator of Papal Artifacts has taken us on a variety of experiences through the numerous contacts he has acquired as a result of his... 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... read more →
Arturo Mari, Photographer to Pope St. John Paul II His story is one of strength, dedication and sacrifice. Arturo Mari was only 16 when he began as... read more →
Father Richard Kunst, the Curator of Papal Artifacts, is an apologist who has written an apologetics column for the Duluth... read more →
Illustrissimi or “To the Illustrious Ones”, is a collection of letters written by Pope John Paul I when he was Patriarch of Venice. The letters were... read more →
Father Richard Kunst, Curator... read more →
On the approaching feast of Pope St. Pius X (August 21) we invite you to acquaint yourselves with these three Venetian cardinals who not... read more →
There are few items in the Papal Artifacts' Collection to compare with this rare acquisition of a letter, signed by Pope... read more →
A Photograph of the Conclave Electing Pope Francis Signed by 28 Cardinals This is an unusual and rare photograph of the signatures of 28 cardinals in the conclave... read more →
The chasuble featured here was worn by Pope John Paul II at the closing Mass of WYD Denver. It tells of one of the most treasured stories on this... read more →
St. Gianna Beretta Molla She diligently dedicated herself to studies during the years of her secondary and university education, while, at the same time, applying her faith through... 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 →
In Italy, even getting a pug offers a graduate lesson in Catholicism John L. Allen Jr. Jul 27, 2019 EDITOR ROME - Among the... read more →
This silver pocket watch, owned by Pope Benedict XV, was probably given as a presentation gift to someone. It has the name of the pope in Latin and his coat of... read more →
It seems like a gift to Papal Artifacts to have this modern day saint aligned with St. Jean Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. We celebrate both of... read more →