We celebrate the birth and feast day (in Italy) of Giovanni Montini... read more →
Pope Francis: Brass Ciborium Used at a Papal Mass in New YorkThis is a brass ciborium measuring 6 1/4 inches in diameter with an inner... read more →
In honor of our Holy Father, we are honoring the Apostle’s feast day as a... read more →
https://youtu.be/t4qEunCEFqo The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on October 11 to mark the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican... read more →
Look down with maternal clemency, Most Blessed Virgin, upon all your children. Consider the anxiety of bishops who fear that their flocks will be tormented by a terrible... read more →
Polish cardinal’s beatification reminder of tests of communism Jonathan... read more →
https://youtu.be/016jzD58VXY By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 4, 2022 / 06:20 am Pope Francis beatified John Paul I, who reigned as pope for only 33 days, amid a thunderstorm in St.... read more →
https://youtu.be/OIq-o4G7occ Historian Giovanni Maria Vian highlights the value of this Pope's humility. On Sunday, September 4, Pope Francis will preside over the beatification ceremony of one of his predecessors, John... read more →
About the Burial Site of Pope Julius II 1503-1510 Julius II died on February 21, 1513. He was seventy years old. It is a common error that many... read more →
These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking... read more →
Pope Francis recently declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation You can read the full letter here. According to Pope Francis,... read more →
We are delighted to share the news of the coming beatification of Pope John Paul I! And we are grateful for the gift of his... read more →
Statement from Bishop Robert Brom regarding the 2nd class relic (below): This crucifix together with the miraculous medal and safety pin were given to... read more →
Large Portion of the Cassock Worn to the... read more →
*Because of the numerous posts scheduled for August 4th, the Feast of Jean Vianney, we are publishing Pope Francis' 2019 letter to his fellow priests a bit early!... read more →
Saint Ignatius was the founder of the Society of Jesus. Pope Francis is the only Jesuit ever to have been elected Pope. We remember and honor our Holy Father... read more →
This is truly one of the most astonishing artifacts to become part of this Collection. Here are the facts connected to it and what it looks like unfolded... read more →
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 historic moon landing, Vatican Radio brings you the voice of Pope Paul VI sending his blessings to the astronauts who... read more →
Pope St. Paul VI is crowned with the papal tiara by Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani during his coronation ceremony on June... read more →
Ad multos annos, Pope Francis! The Holy Father celebrates the 30th anniversary of his episcopal consecration today. On this happy occasion, let us pray for the Pope: O... read more →
https://youtu.be/r9NK_WHdsKM The Cardinal Zucchettoes on Papal Artifacts Cardinal Gibbons: Zucchetto, Note & ClothCardinal James GibbonsPope John Paul I: A Zucchetto Worn by Albino Luciani as Cardinal Albino Luciani (John Paul... read more →
62 Years Ago, a Pope Met a Jewish Icon and the World Changed John L. Allen Jr. Jun 14, 2020 News Analysis ROME -... read more →
https://youtu.be/oAS2jBoZFXY On August 28th, the Pope will visit L'Aquila, a region that has not yet recovered from the terrible earthquake that claimed more than 300 lives in 2009. There, Pope... read more →
Solemnity of Pentecost at the Pantheon Rose petals are dropped from the open oculus at twelve o'clock noon in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Ghost... read more →
Charles de Foucauld Apostle of the Poor and a man devoted to living the "Hidden Life" of Jesus, that is, the ordinary life of poor men and... read more →
The Featured Image This large photograph portrays Pope Leo XIII in a formal setting seated in a throne-like chair. Note the pillows at his feet used as an... read more →
Recalling the Anniversary of a Papal Broken Heart John Allen, Jr. Crux Magazine Wherever one... read more →
Halo for Italy’s martyred PM, friend of Paul VI seems on hold John L. Allen Jr. Crux ROME – It’s commonplace in America to say everyone who was... 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 →
Rituals Surrounding a Pope's Death August is a hot month, even in Duluth. But because we live in the 21st century, with the technology for air conditioning,... read more →