January 22, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) – Since December 2023, Roma Locuta Est has observed with close attention the activities and pontifications of Br. Alexis Bugnolo regarding the “conclave” he is organizing to elect the “successor” of Benedict XVI. Even before the passing of Benedict XVI, Bugnolo was already laying the groundwork for this “conclave.” Given … More Bugnolo to go radio silent until after the Benepapist “conclave”?!

January 21, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) – The tragicomedy which Benepapism has become continues apace. The nasty civil war between those who believe Benedict committed “substantial error” and those who believe he intentionally created a self-impeded see still rages.  Based on a recent tweet of Andrea Cionci (see here), it seems Ann Barnhardt accused Cionci of … More Bugnolo’s Date with Destiny

January 12, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) –  Until this past October, I only rarely checked in on the Benepapist goings on involving Br. Bugnolo and his website FromRome. However, beginning in October, things have begun to heat up quite a bit in the world of Benepapism, and some of his posts ended up being rather unintentionally … More Br. Bugnolo’s ‘Urbi et Orbi’ and the tragicomedy which Benepapism has become

January 9, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Updated 1/11/2023] Following the death of Pope Benedict XVI, God rest his soul, the Vatican published Benedict’s “spiritual testament” dated August 29, 2006, a year after he was elected pope (see FULL TEXT: Benedict XVI’s ‘Spiritual Testament’ Shares His Final Thoughts With the Church). The Lack of a “Last … More Benedict XVI and the missing “Last Testament”?

January 7, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Updated 1/9/2023] A story has been making the rounds on various Catholic podcasts [1] over the last couple of day about a “US official” who — right after the election of Pope Benedict XVI — supposedly “bragged” about how Benedict “would soon be forced” to resign. These podcasts are … More What about the Benedict and “NSA official” story?

January 3, 2023 (Steven O’Reilly) – Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday, December 31, 2022, Roma Locuta Est marked his passing by taking a look at Benedict’s beautiful reflection in his last audience as pope (see HERE).  Today, we take a look at the unfolding tragicomedy which is Benepapism. In mid-December, … More Bugnolo is “absolutely certain” there will be a new pope within next 30 days?

December 31, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – On the occasion of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, I thought it would be appropriate to look back on what has been an overlooked, beautiful reflection made by Benedict XVI on the occasion of his last audience.  In it, he outlines his love for the “sons and … More Benedict’s Beautiful Reflection on his Prayer in Service of the Church

December 31, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Roma Locuta Est is now approaching the end of its 6th year of existence (5th full year). As has been the tradition now over the last several years, we close out the year by recapping the top posts of the year. But first, Roma Locuta Est (RLE) would like to … More Top Ten articles of 2022 on Roma Locuta Est

December 22, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Recently, Roma Locuta Est looked at Br. Bugnolo’s norms for a potential Benepapist conclave once the former pope, Benedict XVI, passes away (see Pope Bugnolo I?).  Bugnolo’s article is titled “RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEEDURES FOR THE ELECTION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI’S SUCCESSOR.”  Given the audacious pretentiousness of the title, scope, subject matter, and tone … More The Tome of Alexis Bugnolo

December 17, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – On this date, in 1936, Jorge Bergoglio was born.[1]  He is now 86 years old.  The former pope, Benedict XVI, will turn 95 next April.  With the inevitable march of time, we are nearing the end game for Benepapism. What happens after the death of Benedict XVI? We have … More Pope Bugnolo I?