Pope John XXIII made several gestures to demonstrate his sympathetic feelings for the Jewish community. He sent a message to the Grand Rabbi of Israel announcing his election, even though... read more →
Many of you probably do not know... read more →
The chalice is a very ornate and beautiful artifact that dates between the years 1814 and 1870. Unlike the chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII, it... read more →
Pope Marcellus II reigned from the 9th to the 30th of April 1555, making his one of the shortest papacies on record. Because of this, knowledgeable sources estimate there may be... read more →
Papal Artifacts celebrates with our Church the anniversary of Our Holy Father, Francis. The Papal Artifacts' Collection is filled... read more →
Pope Pius XII was crowned at a coronation Mass on March 12, 1939. This is a ticket to... read more →
March 12, 1940: The Death of St. Luigi Orione, & A Message from Pope John Paul II... read more →
On 12 March the Society of Jesus celebrates the 400th anniversary of the canonizations of Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier. They were canonized alongside Teresa of Avila, Isidore Labrador (“Isidore... read more →
Pope’s Resignation another Chapter in Amazing Papal History One of my oft spoken lines is that when it comes to church history, truth is stranger than... read more →
When GK Chesterton Visited Duluth in 2021 March 11, 1921 remains an incredible day in Duluth, Minnesota, when GK Chesterton arrived amidst much fanfare to deliver a talk... read more →
A Collection of 365 Saints in One Reliquary This reliquary, containing the relics of every saint honored on the liturgical calendar of the late 19th century... read more →
March 9, 1471: Cardinal Francesco della Rovere, the Future Pope Sixtus IV, Writes and Signs a Pandering Letter,... read more →
This particular bulla is an extremely rare and valuable artifact to have in the Collection, not only because of... read more →
The Saints & Blesseds of the Papal Artifacts Collection The Papal Artifacts' Collection is primarily dedicated to artifacts connected to the papacy. Individual popes,... read more →
Lent is a season of repentance of sin. Repentance from sin for Catholics mostly means going to confession—yet another subject that is often misunderstood by Catholics and non-Catholics alike,... read more →
The item featured here is an original, limited edition Presentation Medallion commemorating the elevation of Pope Paul VI, signed... read more →
After four tortured years, more than 400 over-life-sized figures, I felt as old and weary as Jeremiah. I was only 37, yet friends did not recognize the old man I... read more →
Galero Given to Pius XII Upon His Appointment as Cardinal in 1929The Galero IdentificationRelative Size of Galero The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A Living History, The... read more →
FDC (First Day Cover) stamps were issued on March 5, 1973, commemorating the Consistory in which Pope Paul VI named Albino Luciani, the future Pope John Paul I, Cardinal.... read more →
March 4th, 2019 marked the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's first encyclical Letter -Redemptor Hominis, given on March 4, 1979, the first papal encyclical since 1968! Papal... read more →
The following commentary is from the EWTN series, The Papacy: A Living History, The Papal Artifacts Collection of Father Richard Kunst. Now available as a DVD, it may be purchased from... read more →
Pope Francis announced today that the Vatican archives regarding the pontificate of Pope Pius XII will be opened for consultation by researchers on March... read more →
It is a lesson we all need--to let alone the things that do not concern us. He has other ways for others to follow Him;... read more →
Years ago one of my seminary professors cited a study listing the most well attended Masses of the year. The first two were obvious — Christmas and Easter — but... read more →
March 2, 1975: Pope Paul VI Recalls Pope Pius XII's Election in 1939... read more →
This artifact is a portrait of Pius XII giving a blessing in a common pose of his and containing... read more →
This large photograph portrays Pope Leo XIII in a formal setting seated in a throne-like chair. Note the pillows at his feet used... read more →