Christ’s Own ‘Non-negotiable’ Father Richard Kunst In Catholicism there are certain non-negotiables, things you have to adhere to in order to be a faithful Catholic. Here are just a few examples:... read more →
While not entirely in line with the collection the following are autographs in various forms of cardinals from... read more →
Here is Father's Commentary on the Signed Photo This item is actually both common and... read more →
A Portrait of Pope Benedict XV in a Presentation Frame Containing both His Signature... read more →
There are several Saints & Blesseds in the Papal Artifacts' Collection whose bodies, when exhumed, have been found to be... read more →
Every age has its stories of heroic men and women whose faith challenges them to reach out in heroic love and service to alleviate the sufferings of their brothers... read more →
Click on the 1:30 Minute to hear the interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuMZeVQJKkw Almanac North, a feature of public television in Duluth, Minnesota, interviewed Father Kunst who is known for his expertise in all... read more →
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The Papal Artifacts' Collection does not contain a relic of or item connected to Pope St. Martin, but honors him today on his memorial feast: the last martyred pope.... read more →
The gold coin from the pontificate... read more →
A 3 Page Letter Written & Signed by Cardinal Giacomo della Chiesa Entirely in His Own Hand The Papal Artifacts’ Collection has acquired several letters... read more →
About Pacem In Terris: In 1962 the cold war was in full swing. The United States and the former Soviet Union were slyly trying to out-maneuver each other... 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 →
April 9, 2015: Acquiring the Scrutiny Sheet & Ballot Paper from the Conclave that Elected St. Pius X
April 9, 2016: An Historic Moment for Papal Artifacts: Acquiring the Ballot & Scrutiny Sheet from 1903 Conclave Fr.... read more →
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... read more →
The letter is a very beautiful ink drawing, resembling the Pope’s (eventual) coat of arms. It is noteworthy that the M for Mary, the Mother of God, is included here as... read more →
25 years ago, the Polish pope had this to say about Mary as witness to the Paschal mystery. After Jesus had been laid in... read more →
It was no surprise that Father Kunst was asked to give the homily at the memorial Mass upon the death of Pope John Paul II. Known as an expert... read more →
The Featured item is a silver chalice belonging to Pope Leo XIII that he both used and gave as a gift to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his priesthood... read more →
Finding the Cross For many years,the finding of the cross of Jesus was commemorated on this day. St. Helena, the mother of the Emperor... read more →
Father Richard Kunst: Holy Week is just as the name sounds, the holiest time of the year for the Christian faith. What we commemorate this week is the center... read more →
Saint Oscar Romero Long ago, Bishop Ken Untner (Saginaw, MI) wrote something that has been associated nearly as long with Archbishop (now Saint) Oscar Romero (El Salvador, San... read more →
Benedict XIV named him bishop of Padua (in Italian, Podova) in 1743. In this office, Rezzonico modeled himself... read more →
Joan LewisVatican Insider HOW A SAILOR SAVED AN OBELISK AND BROUGHT PALMS TO ROME For those who may have missed it last year either in this column or on my... read more →
“Why are you untying it (the ass the disciples were sent to find), this must be your answer. The Lord has need of it (Lk 19:31). Perhaps no greater... read more →
On January 18, 2001, Dennis Schnurr was appointed the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth by Pope John Paul II.... read more →
The Reliquary Containing the Blood of Pope St. John Paul II In May of 1981 papal travel protocol was changed with the assassination attempt... read more →
We remember in gratitude the life of this holy man, the future Saint John Paul II. What follows is Father Kunst's homily at Holy Rosary... read more →