The Archbishop of Kraków has opened the Causes of St John Paul II’s parents. Australia's High Court has reserved its ruling on Cardinal Pell's appeal. The Pope has asked a bishop rejected by Nigeria’s Ahiara diocese to lead a newly created diocese. George Weigel argues that Cardinal Re’s letter defending the China deal is “a distortion of the historical record”. Clemente Lisi suggests that “Argentina is a case study of the dwindling influence” of Pope Francis. Patti Armstrong explains how to make a spiritual communion. And Marcel Lejeune challenges Catholic urban legends. Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day.