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 →
If You’re Prideful, Don’t Mess with Jesus There are a lot of things I am OK at, fewer things that I am good at, and very few things... read more →
The Papal Artifacts' Collection is replete with items belonging to or associated with the first Pope to be canonized since St. Pius V who served as Pope from 1566... read more →
This item is actually a holy card that Pope Benedict XVI had printed for... read more →
Ad multos annos, Pope Francis! The Holy Father celebrates the 31st anniversary of his episcopal consecration today. On this happy occasion, let us pray for the Pope: O... read more →
This zucchetto is actually a very historically significant item. Although it... read more →
Pope Francis approves decrees recognizing the heroic virtues of five Servants of God, including Sr Lucia de Juesus Rosa dos Santos, one of the... read more →
This unusual bronze medal, minted during the papacy of Pope Paul III, is known as a Satirical Medal. The obverse shows the pope wearing the papal tiara. When turned... 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 Message From Pope Paul VI's Last Testament How can I worthily celebrate your kindness, O Lord, for having been included just as I... read more →
Pope Innocent II: A Papal “Great” Bull Signed by Him in 1138 & Signatures of... read more →
Here is Father’s Commentary: Of all the items I have in the Collection, and it’s quite massive, there... read more →