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February 23, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Catholics following the “Benedict is (still) pope” (BiP) debate are undoubtedly familiar with the documents central to this debate. There is the Declaratio in which Pope Benedict XVI, on February 11, 2013, declared his intent to resign the papacy. BiP-ers, or “beneplenists,” claim deficiences in the wording of the … More Regarding Benedict’s Normas Nonnullas

February 21, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – As outlined in “A suggestion for Beneplenists before it is too late,”  Roma Locuta Est will publish over the next week or so a series of articles on some of the key documents in the “Benedict is (still) pope” (BiP) controversy, such as the Declaratio, Benedict’s last audience, and … More Regarding Benedict’s Declaratio

February 21, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – The “Benedict is (still) pope” (BiP) theory seems to have flared up again. On the 9th anniversary of Benedict’s announcement that he would retire, I debated Dr. Mazza at his invitation on the Tim Gordon’s “Rules for Retrogrades” show (see Debate: Is Benedict still pope). That same day, Patrick … More A Suggestion for Beneplenists before it’s too late

February 12, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Yesterday, February 11, marked the 9th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he would resign the papacy, effective February 28, 2013.  To mark the occasion, Tim Gordon hosted a debate between Dr. Edmund Mazza and myself on his Rules for Retrograde podcast.  The debate resolution was “The resignation … More Debating whether Benedict is still pope

January 23, 2022 (Edward J. Barr) – On January 16 a holy alliance was formed when St. John Bosco visited St. Augustine.  This wasn’t a heavenly meeting of the two actual saints.  In fact, you could say that St. John Bosco took St. Augustine by force.  It happened at the March for Life in the City of St. Augustine.  On that … More St. John Bosco visits St. Augustine

January 20, 2022 (Edward J. Barr) – On January 25 the Pope will hold a vespers service to commemorate the end of the week of prayer for Christian Unity.  The week of common worship unites many denominations in the Christian world to pray for each other and strengthen their common love for Jesus Christ.  First proposed in 1908 by … More Preaching Christian Unity while sowing Catholic Disunity

December 31, 2021 (Roma Locuta Est) – Roma Locuta Est is now approaching the end of its 5th year of existence (4th 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. Before proceeding to the Top Ten List of posts … More Top Ten Articles of 2021 on Roma Locuta Est

December 28, 2021 (Edward J. Barr) – The Devil burst onto the scene in January after hearing how the Catholic Church was handling the COVID-19 scare (see The Devil came to Mass this weekend). He was asked by one of his minions to meet a recruit and was shocked when he found himself at a Catholic Church.  The devil overcame … More The Devil’s Year in Review

December 23, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) –  Various “Benedict is (still) pope” or BiP theories appeal to canon 188 for support.  This article examines this canon in light of Benedict’s own comments on his resignation, to see whether there might remain some sliver of daylight to defend the suggestion Benedict’s resignation could be potentially invalid on … More Benedict’s Resignation, Canon 188, and Fraud

December 6, 2021 (Edward J. Barr) – Recently a friend and I attended a Medical Freedom conference in a nearby town. The event brought together medical professionals and others concerned about the censorship and suppression of individual liberties that prevent citizens from following their conscience and personal health realities in making medical decisions.  It was held … More Defending the Blessed Mother: Let the Holy Spirit be your guide