The item presented here is a beautiful Morion style helmet used by the Swiss Guard in service to the Pope in the 1960s. It has full... read more →
Here is Father Kunst's Commentary: This was actually written while Pius II was a cardinal. And so his first name was ‘Enea’, so he signed with the initial ‘E’. He... read more →
This is an extraordinarily rare papal bull issued during the 13-day papacy of Pope Urban VII. Although it does not have the lead seal attached to the document, it... read more →
Commentary from Father Kunst The Collection has several Holy Year bricks, and this one is from 1775. Holy Years occur traditionally every 25 years and the Holy Year bricks actually... read more →
A Chalice & Paten Used by Pope John XXIII: June 16, 1959 A Chalice & Paten Used by Pope John XXIII: June 16, 1959 This chalice & paten... read more →
Highlighting 50 Artifacts in This Collection: #49 A Ceremonial Mace with Coat of Arms of Pope Pius X
Pius X: A Ceremonial Mace with Coat of Arms of the Pope Pius X: Mace Close up of TopPius X: Mace Coat of ArmsPius X: Mace Close up of TopMace-Bearers... read more →
Signed Photograph of Saint Pius X as Cardinal Giuseppe SartoFather Richard Kunst The predecessor of Benedict XV was Pius X. He was the last pope to be canonized a saint.... read more →
Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi 1859Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi 1859Blessed Pius IX: A Percussion Pistol by Mazzocchi 1859 A smooth barrel with two... read more →
Pope Paul II: Rare Papal Bulla, ObversePope Paul II: Rare Papal Bulla, ReversePope Paul II The bulla featured here is so rare, because Pope Paul II changed the design on... read more →
Pope Pius VII: Napoleon Letter of 1807, Close upNapoleon BonapartePope Pius VII Translation of the Letter This letter appears in “Correspondance de Napoleon ler, Tome XVI”Entry 13367 My son, We... read more →
The Playground at St. James followed by Shenanigans during Catholic Schools Week & Arguing with Kindergartners about the "worms" (spaghetti) they're eating! Child’s Simple Question Has Profound AnswerFather Richard Kunst... read more →
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 13, 2022 / 10:27 am Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic... read more →
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https://youtu.be/7CazuV42BoQ Pope Sixtus VUntranslated Document Signed as Pope Sixtus V, Dated June 15, 1585Coat of Arms of Pope Sixtus V Original Framed Photo of the Signing of the Lateran TreatyOriginal... read more →
Document of Pope Clement VII, Signed as Cardinal de’ Medici The artifact featured here is a document signed prior to Pope Clement VII's pontificate... read more →
Bad leadership often destroys the organization it is running. For example, Saddam Hussein hurt Iraq, Kenneth Lay ruined... read more →
Traditionally, the month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus Devotion to Jesus’ name dates back to the time of the apostles. Over the years,... read more →