February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 23/01/19

Luke Coppen
More
Related
Min read
share

The Vatican has insisted that it received no accusations of sexual abuse against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta until a few months ago (Edward Pentin).

The scandal-hit Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has elected a new leader.

Officials in China’s Henan Province are reportedly forcing believers to replace religious imagery with images of Chairman Mao and Xi Jinping.

David French suggests that “attacks on conservative Christians” can “help animate a mass movement” in the United States (Michael Brendan Dougherty).

Andrew Sullivan argues that the Church has three options regarding “the homosexual question”.

Michael O’Loughlin recalls the “small-town Catholic nun” who confronted New York’s Aids crisis.

And Christopher Barnett says that the Catholic Daredevil “may be the humblest of comic-book superheroes”.

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

The Vatican has insisted that it received no accusations of sexual abuse against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta until a few months ago (Edward Pentin).

The scandal-hit Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has elected a new leader.

Officials in China’s Henan Province are reportedly forcing believers to replace religious imagery with images of Chairman Mao and Xi Jinping.

David French suggests that “attacks on conservative Christians” can “help animate a mass movement” in the United States (Michael Brendan Dougherty).

Andrew Sullivan argues that the Church has three options regarding “the homosexual question”.

Michael O’Loughlin recalls the “small-town Catholic nun” who confronted New York’s Aids crisis.

And Christopher Barnett says that the Catholic Daredevil “may be the humblest of comic-book superheroes”.

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

subscribe to
the catholic herald

Continue reading your article with a subscription.
Read 5 articles with our free plan.
Subscribe

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