February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 08/05/17

Luke Coppen
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Christians must not allow themselves to be "diverted by the false wisdoms of this world", Pope Francis said at yesterday's Regina Caeli (full text, full video).

The Pope urged 10 men to "to be merciful always" as he ordained them in St Peter's Basilica on Sunday (full video).

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Melkite Patriarch Gregory III Laham.

The number of pilgrims visiting Fatima has reportedly increased in the past decade.

John Allen, Clark Mindock and Rocco Palmo preview Donald Trump's meeting with Pope Francis.

Archbishop Charles Chaput envisages "a new dawn for Christian life".

And Philip Kosloski recalls the saint who invented the term "Christian".

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

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