February 12, 2026

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Priest shot dead by Islamists in Egypt

A priest was shot dead in Egypt’s north Sinai region last week, according to police. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the murder. Fr Rafael Moussa’s death came as two Egyptian security officials were killed in separate attacks in the region.

Mother Teresa’s ‘special son’ dies at 90

Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Calcutta, who arranged an exorcism for Mother Teresa to help her anxiety and whom she called her “special son”, has died aged 90.

‘Bishop of bling’ successor is named

The Pope has appointed Mgr Georg Bätzing as Bishop of Limburg, two years after he removed the previous bishop amid controversy.

Priest shot dead by Islamists in Egypt

A priest was shot dead in Egypt’s north Sinai region last week, according to police. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the murder. Fr Rafael Moussa’s death came as two Egyptian security officials were killed in separate attacks in the region.

Mother Teresa’s ‘special son’ dies at 90

Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Calcutta, who arranged an exorcism for Mother Teresa to help her anxiety and whom she called her “special son”, has died aged 90.

‘Bishop of bling’ successor is named

The Pope has appointed Mgr Georg Bätzing as Bishop of Limburg, two years after he removed the previous bishop amid controversy.

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