February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/02/19

Luke Coppen
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People are making “great profits” by offering “magical solutions to every problem”, Pope Francis said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text, full video).

Pope Francis has reportedly lifted sanctions against liberation theologian Ernesto Cardenal (Italian report).

Cardinal Robert Sarah is preparing to publish a new book on the “profound spiritual, moral and political crisis in the contemporary world”.

John Allen identifies “the unfinished business from the McCarrick case”.

Archbishop Viganò says he is “praying intensely for the success” of this week’s safeguarding summit.

Sandro Magister argues that the Church cannot “cannot separate justice and forgiveness” as it tackles the abuse crisis.

And Jenny Uebbing names two popular myths about the Catholic Church.

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

People are making “great profits” by offering “magical solutions to every problem”, Pope Francis said at yesterday’s Angelus (full text, full video).

Pope Francis has reportedly lifted sanctions against liberation theologian Ernesto Cardenal (Italian report).

Cardinal Robert Sarah is preparing to publish a new book on the “profound spiritual, moral and political crisis in the contemporary world”.

John Allen identifies “the unfinished business from the McCarrick case”.

Archbishop Viganò says he is “praying intensely for the success” of this week’s safeguarding summit.

Sandro Magister argues that the Church cannot “cannot separate justice and forgiveness” as it tackles the abuse crisis.

And Jenny Uebbing names two popular myths about the Catholic Church.

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

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