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”

November 28, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – I recently commented on what I found to be some oddities and incongruities in the case of Cardinal Becciu, particularly the behavior and actions of Pope Francis toward Becciu (see What does Cardinal Becciu know about Francis?).  As I note in part in the conclusion of that article: …the … More Becciu claims Francis wants him dead!

November 27, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – In this article Roma Locuta Est revisits some of the oddities and incongruities surrounding the case of Cardinal Becciu. Readers may recall that Cardinal Becciu is on trial before a Vatican tribunal with regard to accusations against him and others involving financial corruption, including “fraud and money laundering” (see … More What does Cardinal Becciu know about Francis?

November 3, 2022 (Edward J Barr) – Recently there has been more interest in the impact that Freemasonry may have had on the Novus Ordo Mass.  This is not a new topic of interest in the Church, yet it is one that has gained steam after the continual crushing of the “Traditional Latin Mass” (TLM) after the issuance … More The Novus Ordo or the Freemason Mass?

November 7, 2022 (Steven O’Reilly) – Last week, Roma Locuta Est published an article on November 4, 2022 which argues that Lumen Gentium demolishes Benepapism. That article may be found here: Lumen Gentium Destroys Benepapism in Toto. Now, coincidentally or not, Br. Alexis Bugnolo published on November 5 an article suggesting “no one has attempted … More Br. Alexis Bugnolo’s Faulty Logic, and Faulty Comprehension with Respect to Canon 17