Was Benedict XVI Forced Out? Conspiracy, Canon Law, & the Conclave | Steven O'Reilly

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.📕 Get Steven’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Valid-Resignation-Pope-Benedict-XVI-ebook/dp/B0BGQPP4KX🌐 Visit Steven’s blog: https://romalocutaest.com👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer and Introduction4:47 - Defining “Beni-Papist”15:40 - The Canonical Requirements for a Papal Resignation39:38 - Bifurcation of the Papacy1:08:44 - The Ratzinger Code Explained1:33:21 - The 2013 Conclave1:41:00 - Questions Regarding Francis’s Election2:04:44 - The Impact of Francis’s Papacy