February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 18/02/20

Luke Coppen
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One in four new priests in Europe is ordained in Poland, according to a new study.

The cardinal entrusted with reforming the Legion of Christ advised an abuse victim's mother to work out a compensation deal "without attorneys", according to AP.

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick “secretly gave nearly $1 million” to a group led by a priest accused of sexual misconduct, reports the Washington Post.

Ambassador Sally Axworthy says Vatican officials offered “practical and compassionate help” as her husband struggled with illness.

The BBC profiles a Benedictine monk saving endangered Islamic texts in Timbuktu (audio).

Dan Hitchens reports on the battle to save GK Chesterton’s home.

And the bees that survived the Notre-Dame fire are “healthier than ever”.

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

One in four new priests in Europe is ordained in Poland, according to a new study.

The cardinal entrusted with reforming the Legion of Christ advised an abuse victim's mother to work out a compensation deal "without attorneys", according to AP.

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick “secretly gave nearly $1 million” to a group led by a priest accused of sexual misconduct, reports the Washington Post.

Ambassador Sally Axworthy says Vatican officials offered “practical and compassionate help” as her husband struggled with illness.

The BBC profiles a Benedictine monk saving endangered Islamic texts in Timbuktu (audio).

Dan Hitchens reports on the battle to save GK Chesterton’s home.

And the bees that survived the Notre-Dame fire are “healthier than ever”.

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

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