February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/09/16

Luke Coppen
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A bishop in the Indian state of Orissa has urged persecuted Christians "to ask the intercession of Mother Teresa for peace and prosperity".

Even if ISIS is "defeated as a military force, it will last in the form of an ideology", Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako has said.

Tom Gjelten reports on the two miracles that paved the way for Mother Teresa's canonisation.

Greg Erlandson says Catholic media represent "the only really consistent effort ... at adult faith formation" in the Church.

Fr Richard Cipolla appeals to Catholics to send aid to the monks of Norcia.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl says effective Catholic evangelisers need four qualities.

And Theresa Williams profiles the ice hockey star with images of St John Paul II and Our Lady on his helmet.

Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day.

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