February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 12/03/19

Luke Coppen
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The results of an investigation into Bishop Michael Bransfield have been forwarded to the Vatican.

Three more Filipino priests have said they have received death threats.

The Archbishop of Lahore has said that “mobile phones are like having Satan stashed away in your pockets when you come to church”

Fr Antonio Spadaro SJ says that Pope Francis is “the only global leader who can give a message of hope to humanity”.

Sandro Magister argues that these are “times of siege” for the Church.

Jean Vanier explains why he has “always been ... a happy person”.

And Bishop Athanasius Schneider and Cardinal Raymond Burke have launched new personal websites.

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

The results of an investigation into Bishop Michael Bransfield have been forwarded to the Vatican.

Three more Filipino priests have said they have received death threats.

The Archbishop of Lahore has said that “mobile phones are like having Satan stashed away in your pockets when you come to church”

Fr Antonio Spadaro SJ says that Pope Francis is “the only global leader who can give a message of hope to humanity”.

Sandro Magister argues that these are “times of siege” for the Church.

Jean Vanier explains why he has “always been ... a happy person”.

And Bishop Athanasius Schneider and Cardinal Raymond Burke have launched new personal websites.

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

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