October 24, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – In Part 1 of this series we began to examine in greater detail whether there are grounds for suspicion that Benedict’s pontificate was potentially undermined in order to clear the way for Bergoglio’s election. We set out with the goal to address certain questions: (1) whether any in the … More Benedict’s Resignation: A Theory of the Case (Part 2 of 2)

October 24, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – Along with many Catholics, Roma Locuta Est has watched this pontificate proceed from one horror to the next.  Amoris Laetitia. Pachamama. The Scalfari interviews. The Abu Dhabi statement. Ted McCarrick. Betrayal of the Church in China to the Chinese Communist Party. The synod on synodality. Etc. Etc. Etc. Some … More Benedict’s Resignation: A Theory of the Case (Part 1 of 2)

(October 12, 2021) Edward J. Barr – The shadowy form slowly turned into a gruesome half-human, half-goat shape. A nervous silence fell over the demons as the Devil materialized in a room full of his science advisors.  The snarling of the demons didn’t stop completely; drips of dried flesh and blood still fell from their mouths … More The Devil and COVID-19

October 2, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – A couple weeks back I observed that Archbishop Vigano had commented on Pope Francis, referring to him as a Jesuit on the Throne of Peter “in violation of the rule established by St. Ignatius of Loyola.” (see Vigano: A Jesuit on the Throne of Peter “in violation of the … More Vigano: A Jesuit on the Throne of Peter “in violation of the rule established by St. Ignatius of Loyola” – Addendum

September 23, 2021 (Edward J. Barr) – Of course not. The body, blood, soul and divinity of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ offers divine grace and is not failing Catholics.  It is Catholics who are failing the Eucharist.  We see the confusion over church teachings, the dwindling numbers that attend Mass, and the overall … More Is the Eucharist failing Catholics?

September 15, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – Beginning earlier this week, vaticanista Robert Moynihan of Inside the Vatican has begun to release the “Viganò Tapes“, videos of Viganò’s responses to various questions. As I understand it, one tape will be released each day over the course of 18 days.  So far, one can see the following … More Vigano: A Jesuit on the Throne of Peter “in violation of the rule established by St. Ignatius of Loyola”

September 10, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – Michael Sean Winters over at the National Catholic Reporter was dumping on various Catholic commentators, such as Phil Lawler, Jeffrey Mirus and Ed Condon, who have raised some questions and or concerns about the coming synod on synods (see Winters article here). It is the usual pablum from Winters. … More Mr. Winters, a papal conclave, Ted McCarrick…and the Holy Spirit?

August 3, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – Roma Locuta Est has long outlined areas where it sees grave problems with this pontificate and or interpretations of the acts of this pontificate (e.g., here, here, here).  Like others, we have looked into how these problems might be understood or explained in a wider context. We have looked … More Benedict’s Plan B from Outer Space – the Sequel

July 17, 2021 (Steven O’Reilly) – Yesterday, Pope Francis issued Traditionis Custodes, his motu proprio which places significant restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) going forward. I will not comment in great detail on its harsh measures as others have already done so. However, for the ‘pope of mercy’ who speaks often of those … More The Next Conclave: A Nightmare Scenario

July 13, 2021 (Edward J Barr) – The Devil was overflowing with pride after his visits to the US and China (see “The Devil came to Mass this weekend” and “The Devil travels to China.”).  He was even more ecstatic after the raucous court case that shook the denizens of the underworld (see “A Demonic … More The Devil Tours the White House