Pope Francis said at yesterday's Angelus that he is close to Christians who were "stripped of everything" when Islamists forced them to flee Mosul this weekend (full video). Sunni militants driving out the faithful in Iraq are worse than Genghis Khan, Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako has said. Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has appealed for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Paddy Agnew and Damian Thompson reflect on the tensions between Pope Francis and parts of the Roman Curia. John Allen charts the rise of the FOBs - the Friends of Bergoglio. Garry O'Sullivan profiles the priest behind the "Vatican's digital miracle". And Rome Reports visits a parish that has decorated its church pillars with comic book drawings (video). Follow me on Twitter @lukecoppen for updates throughout the day.
6:00 AM
Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/07/14
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Luke Coppen

Already a subscriber? Sign in
5freearticles every month
Continue reading with a free account. No card needed.
- Five free articles every thirty days, on any device you sign in on
- The Catholic Herald newsletter, every morning
- Subscribe whenever you like for everything: every article and the magazine

subscribe to the catholic herald today
Our best content is exclusively available to our subscribers. Subscribe today and gain instant access to expert analysis, in-depth articles, and thought-provoking insights—anytime, anywhere. Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most.
Subscribe












