February 12, 2026

PODCAST: Where will the latest row over Communion lead?

Madeleine Teahan
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This week I talked to Fr Mark Drew on the Communion Row that has erupted following a leaked letter from the Pope to the bishops of Buenos Aires.

Meanwhile Fr Lucie-Smith has some advice for struggling godparents and Dan Hitchens talks to me about how the Church should respond to the legalisation of drugs.

Enjoy!

0:26 Fr Mark Drew brings us up to speed on the latest Communion row

19:36 Dan Hitchens explains why drugs may be the next political battle for the Catholic Church

25:55 Struggling as a godparent? Fr Lucie-Smith says a ten pound note might be the answer

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This week I talked to Fr Mark Drew on the Communion Row that has erupted following a leaked letter from the Pope to the bishops of Buenos Aires.

Meanwhile Fr Lucie-Smith has some advice for struggling godparents and Dan Hitchens talks to me about how the Church should respond to the legalisation of drugs.

Enjoy!

0:26 Fr Mark Drew brings us up to speed on the latest Communion row

19:36 Dan Hitchens explains why drugs may be the next political battle for the Catholic Church

25:55 Struggling as a godparent? Fr Lucie-Smith says a ten pound note might be the answer

To read the Catholic Herald anywhere in the world go here:

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