February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 15/10/18

Luke Coppen
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At yesterday's Angelus, Pope Francis prayed that Mary would "help us follow the example of the new saints" (full text, full video).

Pope Francis visited Benedict XVI on the eve of the canonisation of Paul VI and Oscar Romero.

Mgr Charles Pope says he has "mixed feelings" about the acceptance of Cardinal Wuerl's resignation (Michael Sean Winters).

Rachel Donadio suggests there is a "divided and even toxic" atmosphere inside the Vatican.

Alex Beam says that "even now" thousands of Americans are converting to Catholicism every year.

Eddie Cotter explains why he founded the Dead Theologians Society.

And Douglas Beaumont asks what the Church teaches about ghosts.

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

At yesterday's Angelus, Pope Francis prayed that Mary would "help us follow the example of the new saints" (full text, full video).

Pope Francis visited Benedict XVI on the eve of the canonisation of Paul VI and Oscar Romero.

Mgr Charles Pope says he has "mixed feelings" about the acceptance of Cardinal Wuerl's resignation (Michael Sean Winters).

Rachel Donadio suggests there is a "divided and even toxic" atmosphere inside the Vatican.

Alex Beam says that "even now" thousands of Americans are converting to Catholicism every year.

Eddie Cotter explains why he founded the Dead Theologians Society.

And Douglas Beaumont asks what the Church teaches about ghosts.

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

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