Should Popes Resign? Long‑term Consequences

Some within the Church claim Pope Benedict XVI never actually resigned the Papacy. Is there any evidence to support this claim?

This thorough discussion with Steven O’Reilly explores the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the ongoing controversies surrounding it. Conor and Steven examine Benedict’s Declaratio, canon law, the timing of his resignation, and how these elements have fueled debate among scholars and Church observers.

The conversation also delves into the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, discussing the involvement of groups such as the St. Gallen Mafia and the potential for behind-the-scenes maneuvering. With a focus on evidence over unfounded speculation - this is a deep dive you won’t want to miss.

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CHAPTERS

• 0:00 - Trailer and Introduction
• 4:47 - Defining “Beni-Papist”
• 15:40 - The Canonical Requirements for a Papal Resignation
• 39:38 - Bifurcation of the Papacy
• 1:08:44 - The Ratzinger Code Explained
• 1:33:21 - The 2013 Conclave
• 1:41:00 - Questions Regarding Francis’s Election
• 2:04:44 - The Impact of Francis’s Papacy