Roma Locuta Est

February 12, 2020 (Steven O’Reilly) – Today, the Holy See issued a much anticipated papal exhortation in the wake of the recent Amazon Synod. The exhortation (Querida Amazonia), many had feared, would — among other things — approve the ordination of respected married men (“viri probati”), as well as the ordination of women as “deaconesses.” … More Initial take on latest papal exhortation (Querida Amazonia)

February 11, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – Pope Benedict XVI resigned seven years ago today. It was unfortunate that he did so as it has given us the last seven years of Pope Francis. Over the course of these seven years, Francis has sowed division and confusion in the Catholic Church in a variety of ways. … More Summa Contra the BiP Theory (Why Benedict XVI is NOT the pope)

December 30, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) –  Roma Locuta Est is now approaching the end of its third year of existence (2nd full year). Last year this site recapped its year by listing the Top posts of 2018.  The tradition now continues into 2019. Before proceeding to the Top Ten List of posts written in 2019, … More Top Ten Roma Locuta Est Posts of 2019

November 26, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – Tucker Carlson had an interesting segment on his  show this evening (November 25). In this segment, he speculated that Michele Obama might yet enter into the presidential race (see here, beginning at 20:00 mark). He offers a number of compelling observations that support the speculation. I suggest the reader … More The Russia-Collusion Hoax and another President Obama?

November 7, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – The Amazon Synod is over. It’s been a couple weeks since my last article (see Time for an imperfect council to consider the case of an imperfect pope), as I remain occupied with readying Pia Fidelis for publication. The month of October and the first week of November have … More Why blame Scalfari?