February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/04/19

Luke Coppen
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The Vatican’s new constitution will reportedly create a new “super dicastery” for evangelisation.

The US Church has welcomed more than 37,000 new members at Easter Vigil Masses.

A court has blocked an order forcing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) to rename itself the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

Ross Douthat asks why the persecution of Christians is “barely visible in the Western media”.

George Weigel hails the “bracing, unblinking honesty” of Fr James Schall.

Frédéric Martel explores Nicolas Diat’s bond with Cardinal Sarah (French text).

And Nathan Schneider offers seven tips for new Catholics.

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

The Vatican’s new constitution will reportedly create a new “super dicastery” for evangelisation.

The US Church has welcomed more than 37,000 new members at Easter Vigil Masses.

A court has blocked an order forcing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) to rename itself the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine.

Ross Douthat asks why the persecution of Christians is “barely visible in the Western media”.

George Weigel hails the “bracing, unblinking honesty” of Fr James Schall.

Frédéric Martel explores Nicolas Diat’s bond with Cardinal Sarah (French text).

And Nathan Schneider offers seven tips for new Catholics.

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

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