January 15, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – It is unfortunate that the Benedict-is-still-Pope (BISP) theory, for some, has moved beyond a mere “theory” or hypothesis to be now treated as an undeniable fact, known with moral certitude. While I share the concerns over this papacy (NB: concerns that led to the foundation of this blog) which have led some … More Benedict is Still Pope and Other Errors
January 14, 2019 (Steven O’Reilly) – Archbishop Viganó has released a new letter. In this latest epistle, Viganó calls upon the ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick to repent publicly of his sins. Archbishop Viganó says in part: “Time is running out, but you can confess and repent of your sins, crimes and sacrileges, and do so publicly, since they … More Vigano, Public Repentance and an Inquisition to Investigate McCarrick and Others
January 11, 2019 (Edward J. Barr – Contributor) – The period of the Maccabees (175 to 134 BC) was a time of persecution of the faith and a crisis of conscience for the faithful. At that time the subjugation of the Jewish people was at the hands of the Seleucid Greeks. The hopes of Jewish … More What Would Judas Do? Maccabean responses in a post-Christian world
December 30, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – So…2018 is almost a wrap. The Roma Locuta Est site’s second year (actually, its first full year of existence) is coming to close and it is about to start its third in 2019. Thanks to all our readers. May you have a blessed and Happy New Year in 2019! … More Top 5 Roma Locuta Posts of 2018
December 27, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – Things have been busy in our household over the Christmas holiday. I am just catching up on some of my reading. I see that Cardinal Burke was interviewed earlier in December by Raymond Arroyo of EWTN on the December 13, 2018 edition of The World Over (see here). The … More New Year Resolution for orthodox Cardinals: A formal correction in 2019
December 14, 2018 (Edward J. Barr – Contributor) – The season of Advent is a glorious time as the Church prepares for the Birth of our Savior at Christmas. Pastors prepare the flock for the arrival of the Christ child as churches come alive in color and decorations for the glorious day. An even greater awareness … More Another Eucharistic Miracle: Suicide Prevention
November 30, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – The most recent issue (November 30, 2018) of L’Osservatore Romano published an essay by Stephen Walford whose writings and opinions on doctrine and discipline are the subject of the ever expanding Summa Contra Stephen Walford. Prior writings by Mr. Walford have appeared in such outlets as La Stampa’s Vatican Insider and … More What You Gotta Believe…if you believe Mr. Walford
November 24, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) UPDATED 7/11/2022; 11/26/2018; 11/28/2018 and 11/29/2018 [Also see the updated “The Case Against the Benepapists” and or my book Valid? The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI] – The “Benedict is Pope” theory (BIP) has regained steam of late. Ms. Ann Barnhardt recently released a two hour plus video outlining her … More Against the Arguments that Claim Benedict XVI is STILL Pope
November 16, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – In a recent interview of Monsigor Nicola Bux conducted in Italian by Aldo Maria Valli-– and also reported on by Edward Pentin, the monsignor had some interesting things to say about the state of the Church. Per Pentin’s blog: “In a forceful interview with Italian Vaticanist Aldo Maria Valli, … More Hey, ‘Red Hat’ Investigators: How about starting with this former Red Hat…Cardinal Bergoglio?
November 13, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – This article is the third and final installment of my three part rebuttal of Stephen Walford’s book–The Pope, The Family and Divorce. This series was originally intended as a brief reply to some of the key problems found within Mr. Walford’s work. However, the further I delved into his … More Part III: Mr. Walford and the Magisterium
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