November 7, 2025 – (Steven O’Reilly) – Since he was elected on May 8, seven months ago, I have for the most part refrained from commenting on the acts of Pope Leo XIV. It was not so much intentional, as it was because I have been busy with other things in life. For one, I … More The recent controversy over Marian titles and the Crisis in Rome
This is the fourth and final article in a series that offers 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, Abrahamic Family House and St. Paul’s in Musaffah can … More Attending Mass in a Muslim nation: St. Mary’s in Al Ain, UAE
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
“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
August 5, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – Last night I received DMs from folks on X wanting to give me a heads up that Dr. Mazza, noted Benepapist and Semi-vacantist, was being interviewed by Stephen Kokx on his YouTube channel. The title of the video was Is Leo XIV a True Pope? Mr. Kokx, in articles … More Benepapism: The gateway drug to sedevacantism
May 10, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Updated 5/11/2025] A recent Roma Locuta Est post outlines the reasons why I believe a Catholic should be optimistic about the election and reign of Pope Leo XIV (see Habemus Papam). But, for this current article, I decided to survey some of the reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s election … More Habemus Problem?
May 17, 2024 (Steven O’Reilly) – This article continues with Roma Locuta Est‘s Historicity series of articles (see also HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE). This article will consider the case of the Miracle of Calanda, which occurred in Calanda, Spain in 1640. The miracle involves the case of Miguel Juan Pellicer whose leg was … More The Historicity of the Miracle of Calanda
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