Fr. Pagliarani’s SSPX Statement: Untrue, Divisive, Uncharitable, and Arguably Heretical

May 3, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – The date on which the SSPX’s plans consecrations of new bishops is now less than two months away.  That date, July 1st, is just around the corner, and as we approach it, the plaintive cries for the pope to show ‘mercy’ to the SSPX and to approve of the consecrations … More Fr. Pagliarani’s SSPX Statement: Untrue, Divisive, Uncharitable, and Arguably Heretical

SSPX/China Consecrations: Is the analogy a fair one?

February 4, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Roma Locuta Est recently published some thoughts on the SSPX announcement that it would consecrate new bishops on July 1st of this year (see SSPX to consecrate new bishops? Enough of the nonsense!).  Even though there is word that talks between Rome and SSPX continue, the SSPX announcement at … More SSPX/China Consecrations: Is the analogy a fair one?

Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Paul’s in Musaffah

This is the third of several articles that will offer a snapshot on attending Mass in Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest in the United Arab Emirates, and the city of Abu Dhabi serves as the capital of the nation. A review of the Cathedral and Abrahamic Family House can be found in article 1 and 2.    September … More Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Paul’s in Musaffah

Attending Mass in a Muslim Country – Letter from Abu Dhabi 

“The Abrahamic Family House” This is the second of several articles that will offer a snapshot on attending Mass in Abu Dhabi. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the city of Abu Dhabi serves as the capital of the nation.  The first letter discussed the Cathedral complex. August … More Attending Mass in a Muslim Country – Letter from Abu Dhabi