Msgr. Bux: Pope Benedict validly resigned, his letter to me proves it!

Y’a think so, Monsignor? Breaking News & Commentary on the same by Br. Alexis Bugnolo Recently, Archbishop Viganò brought to the attention of the whole Catholic world, a stunning claim made by Monsignor Nicola Bux, former advisor to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Cause of the Saints, that he possesses … Continue reading Msgr. Bux: Pope Benedict validly resigned, his letter to me proves it!

5 Years Ago: Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

Editor’s Note: 5 Years ago, FromRome.Info published (on Nov. 20, 2019) the definitive critique of the Latin text of Pope Benedict XVI’s Declaratio of Feb. 11, 2013. Even to this day, no other author in the world has published a similar critique nor one as perspicacious and complete. This article represented one of my unique … Continue reading 5 Years Ago: Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

THIS IS A REPRINT OF THE ORIGINAL DI SEGUITO LA TRADUZIONE ITALIANA By Br. Alexis Bugnolo Thus read the headlines in the newspapers within days of the publication of the official Latin text of the Act of Renunciation made by Pope Benedict XVI on Feb. 11, 2013: Clamorous Errors in the Latin text of the … Continue reading Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

THIS IS A REPRINT OF THE ORIGINAL DI SEGUITO LA TRADUZIONE ITALIANA By Br. Alexis Bugnolo Thus read the headlines in the newspapers within days of the publication of the official Latin text of the Act of Renunciation made by Pope Benedict XVI on Feb. 11, 2013: Clamorous Errors in the Latin text of the … Continue reading Clamorous errors in the Latin of Benedict’s “Renunciation”

An Index to Pope Benedict’s Renunciation

Originally Published Nov. 26, 2019 A. D., but updated regularly. So much has been written about Pope Benedict’s renunciation of Feb. 11, 2013, that it is easy to forget or miss important articles. Since a lot of visitors who come to The From Rome Blog want to read about Benedict’s renunciation, it is helpful to … Continue reading An Index to Pope Benedict’s Renunciation

Pope Benedict’s forced Abdication

HOW IT WENT DOWN by Br. Alexis Bugnolo As the long time readers of my blog, From Rome, know, I have extensively covered the Renunciation of Pope Benedict in articles analyzing it’s canonical value (here), who perpetrated the seizure of power from him (here), how it lead to his de facto imprisonment (here) and how, … Continue reading Pope Benedict’s forced Abdication

Investigating the causes of Pope Benedict’s invalid Abdication

By Br. Alexis Bugnolo As is now notorious, Pope Benedict’s act of resignation of February 11, 2013 was invalid on account of not being in conformity with Canon 332 §2. Here at, the From Rome Blog, I have written about this extensively and subjected the text to a Scholastic analysis, demonstrating, I believe, conclusively, that … Continue reading Investigating the causes of Pope Benedict’s invalid Abdication

The Vatican has known all along that Benedict’s renunciation was invalid as written, and here’s the proof!

By Br. Alexis Bugnolo April 8, 2019 A.D. — The Vatican has known all along that Pope Benedict’s Act of Renunciation was not in conformity with the requirements of Pope John Paul II’s Code of Canon Law, and the documentary evidence to prove it has been published by the Vatican for 6 years. The Code … Continue reading The Vatican has known all along that Benedict’s renunciation was invalid as written, and here’s the proof!

Canon Law itself declares Pope Francis, AntiPope

The clear, precise, and sound reading of the Code of Canon Law leads to the inescapable conclusion that Pope Francis is an “antipope” in every sense of the word, and that the law itself declares it. As has been demonstrated in the article, “How and Why Pope Benedict’s resignation is invalid”, there is no other … Continue reading Canon Law itself declares Pope Francis, AntiPope

The Validity of Benedict’s Resignation, Part II: Ad Contrarium

By Br. Alexis Bugnolo In the previous article, entitled, The Validity of Pope Benedict’s Resignation must be Questioned, I recited the history of the controversy over the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on the topic of substantial error in the resignation and then proceeded to explicate 20+ arguments against the validity. Here, I will list … Continue reading The Validity of Benedict’s Resignation, Part II: Ad Contrarium

The Validity of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation must be questioned — Part I

by Br. Alexis Bugnolo Recently, the noted Vatican theologian, and former member of the Congregation for the Faith, Msgr. Nichola Bux publicly opined that the validity of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI should be studied in regard to the question of what appears to be substantial error in the formula of resignation. (For a … Continue reading The Validity of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation must be questioned — Part I

The Road which the Cardinals avoid at the peril of the salvation of the world

AUTHORIZED ENGLISH TRANSLATION Why cardinals and bishops are up to “operation truth” on Ratzinger’s resignation A verification, or will divert all suspicions from Francis, or will foil a coup of the original Italian article (linked above in the image) by Andrea Cionci In the array of orthodox Catholics opposed to Bergoglio, various positions coexist: many … Continue reading The Road which the Cardinals avoid at the peril of the salvation of the world

¡No hay excusa ante Dios o la Iglesia!

La realidad más decepcionante en la Iglesia católica actual no es la perversión sexual, por muy asquerosa que sea. Porque mientras que los actos de perversión sexual son moralmente incorrectos, si un hombre conserva la verdad de la Fe, todavía existe la posibilidad de su arrepentimiento. Entonces, la tragedia más grande es, pues, la pérdida … Continue reading ¡No hay excusa ante Dios o la Iglesia!

No excuse before God or the Church!

by Br. Alexis Bugnolo The most disappointing reality in the Catholic Church today is not sexual perversion, however gross that is. Because while acts of sexual perversion are morally wrong, if a man retains the truth of the Faith, there is still a possibility of his repentance. So, the greatest tragedy is, then, the loss … Continue reading No excuse before God or the Church!

How usurpation of the Papacy leads to the excommunication of the participating Cardinal Electors and Bishops

by Br. Alexis Bugnolo Canon 359 expressly withdraws authority from the College of Cardinals to elect a Pope, when the Papal Office is still retained by another: there being no sede vacante. To call a conclave when there is still a true Pope, thus, is illicit. To elect another is to participate actively and immediately … Continue reading How usurpation of the Papacy leads to the excommunication of the participating Cardinal Electors and Bishops

Where Robert de Mattei is wrong

This week, Catholic Family News, the traditional private Catholic Newspaper founded by the late John Vennari, publishes an article entitled, “Socci’s Thesis Falls Short: Review of the Secret of Benedict XVI“, an English translation of an article which was published on Jan 8, 2019 online at Cooperatores Veritatis. The translator is a Giuseppe Pelligrino. (Socci’s … Continue reading Where Robert de Mattei is wrong