Roma Locuta Est

Commentary and Apologetics

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John-Henry Westen airs yet another neo-sedevacantist theory

August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Benepapism, the erroneous belief that the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI was invalid, has flatlined. However, that doesn’t stop various Benepapist, Benepapist sympathizing podcast hosts from shouting “stand clear!” as they attempt to apply “defibrillator paddles” in the form of “EXCLUSIVE” reports to try to shock the dead theory … More John-Henry Westen airs yet another neo-sedevacantist theory

Which is it John-Henry Westen: is Leo a pope or an antipope?

July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Update 8/3/2026] One could easily get the impression that John-Henry Westin has launched a concerted effort to raise and sustain doubts about the validity of the pontificates of Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV. Consider the following. In April 14, he and Liz Yore alleged Benedict XVI was pressured … More Which is it John-Henry Westen: is Leo a pope or an antipope?

On the Proper Understanding of Benedict XVI and Ganswein

June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Once again, Roma Locuta Est finds it necessary to deal with the claims of those who believe Benedict XVI’s resignation was invalid. Unfortunately, as once predicted, Benepapism has become the launching pad for a new form of sedevacantism, as most — if not all — of the leading Benepapists … More On the Proper Understanding of Benedict XVI and Ganswein

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