February 12, 2026

Morning Catholic must-reads: 29/01/19

Luke Coppen
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Pope Francis has said that he is “terrified of a bloodbath” in Venezuela (full text).

Sunday’s church bombing must not derail the peace process in the southern Philippines, an archbishop has said.

The Russian Orthodox Church has opened almost 1,000 new parishes a year since 2009.

John Haught defends the reputation of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

Alex Norcia argues that the new Click To Pray app is “something of a shot in the dark”.

Brandon Harvey explains what even priests and catechists are getting wrong about Confirmation.

And Jonathan Malesic discovers what monks have to teach “about the proper role of work in life”.

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

Pope Francis has said that he is “terrified of a bloodbath” in Venezuela (full text).

Sunday’s church bombing must not derail the peace process in the southern Philippines, an archbishop has said.

The Russian Orthodox Church has opened almost 1,000 new parishes a year since 2009.

John Haught defends the reputation of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

Alex Norcia argues that the new Click To Pray app is “something of a shot in the dark”.

Brandon Harvey explains what even priests and catechists are getting wrong about Confirmation.

And Jonathan Malesic discovers what monks have to teach “about the proper role of work in life”.

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

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