Priest’s collection of ‘old, rare and unique’ papal artifacts coming to Mall of America

Priest's Collection of Papal Artifacts Coming to Mall of America

A priest with a passion for historical artifacts has curated the largest collection of papal memorabilia outside of Rome.

The "Vatican Unveiled" exhibit will be on display at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Spanning 19,000 square feet, the exhibit features

artistic items with old-world craftsmanship
as well as
papal artifacts that show the humanity behind the leaders
.

The collection is curated by Father Richard Kunst and will be available for viewing this winter.

Author's summary: Vatican artifacts on display at Mall of America.

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Catholic News Agency Catholic News Agency — 2025-10-15