Featured Image All automobiles used during Vatican II to transport prelates from various locations to the Council were identified by a small enameled plate that said Concilio Ecumenico Vaticano II. The... read more →
Polish cardinal’s beatification reminder of tests of communism Jonathan... 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 →
*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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A Sunday Homily about Pope St. Celestine V The Last Pope to Resign... read more →
https://youtu.be/YsldXarihsI A Zucchetto of Saint John XXIIICalling Card From St. Ann's Rectory Signed as Cardinal Roncalli, Patriarch of VeniceAn Index Card from Dominic Tardini, Secretary to Pope John XXIIIPope John... 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 →
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 13, 2022 / 10:27 am Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic... read more →
https://youtu.be/7CazuV42BoQ Pope Sixtus VUntranslated Document Signed as Pope Sixtus V, Dated June 15, 1585Coat of Arms of Pope Sixtus V Original Framed Photo of the Signing of the Lateran TreatyOriginal... read more →
"No other Pope in the history of the Church has ever lived to be 93 years of age." Archbishop Georg Ganswein According to our Curator, Pope Leo XIII lived to... read more →
St. Peter's Square is ready for Christmas after the Christmas tree and nativity scene were lit up. The Christmas tree is a 90-feet tall red fir tree from... read more →
Pope Francis today authorized the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints to promulgate the decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, thereby opening the door... read more →
With Pope Francis on a visit to the Jesuit Curia in Rome To mark the founding of the Society of Jesus on September 27, 1540, the Holy Father, himself a... read more →
Notecard Written on Both Sides to Albino Luciani's NieceNotecard Written on Both Sides to Albino Luciani’s Niece (back)View of Back of Card With Handwritten Note From Pope's Brother In 2001... read more →
"There would be no Pope John Paul II without the Polish Primate." --John Paul II The primate he referred to was Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, who will be beatified September... read more →
Here is the Real Presence Radio Interview on Saints with Bishop Daniel Felton & Fr. Richard Kunst Blessed Charles de Foucauld St. Jean VianneyFather Richard Kunst & Real Presence Radio... read more →
An Autographed Color Photo of Pope Benedict XVI Fr. Richard Kunst, Curator This item is actually both common and uncommon. It is the autographed... read more →
The pallium is an ancient vestment that dates back to the 4th century. Annually on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul,... read more →
In Defense of the Great Pope Pius XII There is nothing official about... read more →
Rose petals are dropped from the open oculus of the Pantheon to celebrate Pentecost. The tradition is very ancient, possibly dating back to 609 AD. During the Pentecostal Mass, rose petals... read more →
From the Media Page of Papal Artifacts A Few Minutes with a... read more →