March 10, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Many of the leading Benepapists not only persist in their erroneous belief Francis was not a true pope, but they have now compounded this error by declaring Leo XIV an antipope as well. The sad reality is that these Benepapists are now two popes into full-blown sedevacantism. A few … More The Narci-Schism of Dr. Mazza and the neo-sedevacantists
February 28, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – A couple of days ago, John-Henry Westen and LifeSiteNews published a petition for Catholics to sign. This current effort petitions the Church’s cardinals on the question: “Can’t we consider the possibility that Francis and Leo are anti-popes?” The full text, and links to sign the petition may be found … More John-Henry Westen is wrong on the possibility either Francis or Leo are anti-popes
February 11, 2026 (Steven O’Reilly) – Thirteen years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI announced his renunciation of the papacy. He did not know it at the time, but his act would have tragic consequences for the Church. On the one hand, his resignation left the see of Rome vacant. A conclave followed which elected Cardinal … More On the 13th Anniversary of Benedict XVI’s Resignation Announcement
December 26, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – Since 2017, this blog, Roma Locuta Est, has followed the arguments of those who claimed the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI was not valid. One of the things I was curious about was, what would the Benepapists do after the deaths of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis? … More The Inevitable Descent into Schism, and Madness
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
September 6, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – Up until now, Roma Locuta Est has not posted on the current pontificate. Our last mention of Pope Leo XIV was on May 10 in an article titled Habemus Papam. In that article, against the doomsayers, I suggested Catholic “be Hopeful and Optimistic – and prayerful” in response to … More Pope Leo XIV: Silence gives consent
August 26, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – Roma Locuta Est has covered the recent publication of pope emeritus Benedict XVI’s letter to Msgr. Bux in 2014 (see The Stake through the Heart of Benepapism). In that letter, Benedict XVI clearly stated in renouncing the ministerium, he also renounced the munus as well. Benedict wrote: “In my opinion, … More The Authenticity of Benedict XVI’s 2014 Letter
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 23, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – [Updated 5/25/2025] In the immediate aftermath of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Roma Locuta Est decided to check up on various leading Benepapists – i.e., those who claimed Benedict XVI’s resignation was invalid – and to see whether or not they accepted our new Supreme Pontiff. Roma … More Dr. Mazza: A Semivacantist?
May 12, 2025 (Steven O’Reilly) – Just a day or so ago Roma Locuta Est published an article titled Habemus Problem? which surveyed the landscape of the assorted, leading voices of Benepapism (i.e., the belief Benedict’s resignation was invalid) and or leading voices of those who claimed Francis was an antipope. The purpose of this research … More Habemus Bugnolo?
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