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 29, 2022 (Edward J. Barr) – The Devil was pleased that the Church positively responded to his input on the Synod on Synodality (see “The Devil’s input on the Synod on Synodality”).  However, most demons were stilled angered at the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.  To counter the demons dismay, the father of … More The Devil Touts 2022 “Culture of Death” successes

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?

December 14, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Over the course of its history, Roma Locuta Est has published various “summas,” i.e., compilations of Roma Locuta Est articles on specific topics of interest. These “summas” are intended to collect in one place related articles to serve as resources on these topics. To date, a half dozen or so of … More Summa Contra Andrea Cionci, Plan B, and the Ratzinger Code

December 2, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Patrick Coffin recently produced and released a new video promoting Benepapism. The video is entitled Benedict Our Pope.  This is a follow up to his previous video titled Seven Pieces of Evidence That Francis Is an Antipope. I previously provided a rebuttal to the first of these two videos (see … More No, Patrick Coffin, Benedict is NOT “our pope”