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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
May 23, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Over the last couple of years, John-Henry Westen and Liz Yore, and others, have pushed the claim that a “globalist” cabal shutoff the Vatican ATMs in January 2013 in order to pressure Pope Benedict XVI to resign. Roma Locuta Est has previously published articles debunking this claim (see Pope … More There was no Vatican ATM plot to force Pope Benedict XVI to resign
May 18, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – As reported in Roma Locuta Est’s last article, John-Henry Westen and Patrick Coffin recently called into doubt, again, whether the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI was valid (see Was Benedict XVI Still Pope? Vatican Petition Sparks Debate). In part one we took a look at Mr. Coffin’s claim that … More Mr. Coffin’s errors regarding the title Pope Emeritus