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Commentary and Apologetics

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Mark Shea – aka he who exudes the “Odor of Sanctimony” – and other apologetic hacks

July 19, 2019

July 18, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – As with with most – if not all – Catholics who have reservations with many things related to Pope Francis, I have not come to my current position regarding this pontificate lightly, or without constant prayer. Many moons ago I wrote articles which appeared in the old Catholic Answers … More Mark Shea – aka he who exudes the “Odor of Sanctimony” – and other apologetic hacks

Did Pope Benedict XVI resign because of threats? No.

July 9, 2019

July 9, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – The “Benedict is Pope” (BiP) theory is still limping along. Having already countered the BiP arguments in a number of articles, I was hoping I would never feel the need again to do so.   Some of the articles deal with questions related to whether Benedict’s resignation was forced  (see Thoughts on … More Did Pope Benedict XVI resign because of threats? No.

Bergoglio and Tornielli together on conclave eve – what was that about?

July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Updated 7/12/2019] This article is part III of an examination of events leading up to the 2013 conclave which elected Cardinal Bergoglio. Part I on Roma Locuta Est explored the enigmatic “influential Italian gentleman”  who visited then-Cardinal McCarrick. Part II raised various questions regarding this mysterious visitor (see Questions Regarding the … More Bergoglio and Tornielli together on conclave eve – what was that about?

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