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 Patron Saint for a Good Argument Is there a patron saint of arguing? No, not officially, but if there was one, St. Barnabas... read more →
The featured image is the most treasured item in the Collection: the Chasuble worn by Pope John Paul II at the closing Mass of WYD Denver. It was a... read more →
https://youtu.be/AVV5gUW-uf0 THE PAPACY: A LIVING HISTORY, SEASON I,with FR. RICHARD KUNST AND FR. RYAN MORAVITZ The Papacy, A Living History, showcasing the Papal Artifacts Collection,... read more →
We have talked about Pope Julius II having Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel. His uncle,... read more →
Maybe you know the story. Dominic'smother endured the cross of infertility formany years. While on pilgrimage to anabbey, she had a dream of a dog holding aflaming torch... read more →
The artifact is an engraving taken from one of the most influential and beautiful sources on the monuments and antiquities of ancient Rome, The... read more →
August 6, 1978: On the Feast of the Transfiguration: The Death of Pope Paul VI Giovanni Montini's life as an ordained minister of the... read more →
On the feast of Saint Jean Vianney, 2010, EWTN interviewed Father Richard Kunst about his papal artifacts, reputed to be the largest collection outside the Vatican. Since that time, because... 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... 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 →
The Conclave of 1903 lasted from the afternoon of Friday, July 31, to August 4. At this point in time, the ... read more →
For an interesting “papal minute,” from Father Kunst,... read more →
These very rare and historic documents are the ballot paper and scrutiny sheet from the second vote of the 1903... read more →
The Papal Artifacts' Collection was created because of the devotion and dedication of one man whose 'soul' purpose was to preserve items... read more →
Some of the most invaluable artifacts in this Collection are the three chalices... read more →
Stories abound on Papal Artifacts regarding the items the Curator has acquired for this Collection, and this Train Pass is one of them. ... 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 →
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 →
ENCYCLICAL LETTER HUMANAE VITAE OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF PAUL VI TO HIS VENERABLE BROTHERS THE PATRIARCHS, ARCHBISHOPS, BISHOPS AND OTHER LOCAL ORDINARIES IN PEACE AND COMMUNION WITH THE... 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 →
St. Charbel, A Role Model About Preparation for Eucharist Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator & Commentator When Pope John... read more →
Father Kunst was able to acquire this zucchetto, worn by Pope Francis, from a museum in Padua. Documentation is included. The Collection has a zucchetto... read more →
Here is Father’s commentary about this artifact: This is a silver chalice belonging... read more →
“The Scapular is essentially a habit which evokes the protection of the... read more →
About Pope Clement XIII: Carlo della Torre Rezzonico was born in Venice to an extremely wealthy family of merchants. His uncle was the patriarch of... read more →
Getting Swindled Stinks; Don’t Do It to God Father Richard Kunst [caption id="attachment_46395"... read more →
I'd like to express to you my conviction that the point of Papal Artifacts' remembrance of so many dates and anniversaries on this site is for the same reason... read more →
July 5, 1294: The Election of Pope Saint Celestine V & Commentary from Father Richard Kunst The artifact... read more →