Popes of the 18th Century and Earlier

5/20/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz look at Pope Innocent XI’s snuff box, a papal bull from Pope Alexander VI and the relics of Pope Deusdedit which dates back to 618 AD.

Popes of the 19th Century

5/13/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz present papal artifacts from popes during the 19th century such as Pope Leo XIII’s Roman collar, a Pius IX mantle clock and an actual newspaper article reporting Pope Pius VII excommunicating Napoleon.

Popes of the 20th and 21st Centuries

5/6/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz share artifacts featuring a papal blessing from Pope John Paul I, Pope Benedict XV’s pocket watch and a new addition-- an autographed photo of Pope Francis with Pope Emeritus Benedict.

Pope St. John XXII

4/29/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz examine papal artifacts such as a Second Vatican Council Ballot, the lead seals placed on the Sistine Chapel upon the pope's death and the recent canonization of he and Saint John Paul II.

Pope St. John Paul II

4/8/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz discuss rare artifacts such as an invitation to a Papal Mass in Poland, a signed copy of Crossing the Threshold and the recent canonizations of Saints John Paul II and John XXIII.

Popes of the 17th Century and Earlier

4/1/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz examine a papal fiat from Pope Julius II, a papal bullae from Pope Clement IV, and an Illuminated Manuscript from Pope Sixtus IV.

Popes of the 19th and 18th Centuries

3/25/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz take a look at the significance of a Holy Door brick, an authentic Swiss Guard sword, and a chalice once used by Pope Pius VII.

Popes of the 20th Century, Part 2

3/18/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz discuss priceless artifacts including Lateran Treaty coins, an annual medal set, and a Swiss Guard uniform from the papacy of Pope Pius X.

Popes of the 20th Century, Part 1

3/11/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz present papal treasures such as Pope Paul VI’s last used purificator, Pope John XXIII’s Vatican passport and the galero worn by Pope Pius XII as cardinal.

Popes Benedict XVI and Bl. John Paul II

3/4/2025

Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz examine rare pieces such as Blessed John Paul II’s zucchetto and walking stick, and Pope Benedict XVI’s ordination card as he entered the priesthood.