February 12, 2026

Print edition 13.08.2010

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This week, Ryan Service struggles with Cardinal Newman's voluminous writings; Andy Phillips deplores the rise of ersatz Celtic spirituality; Fr Robert Barron urges novelist Anne Rice to return to the Church; and Russell Sparkes explores why the relationship between Catholics and the Labour Party soured. Plus, Stuart Reid finds himself in a spot of ecumenical bother.

Much of The Catholic Herald’s content – letters, reviews, news, extra comment and features – is not available online.

This week, Ryan Service struggles with Cardinal Newman's voluminous writings; Andy Phillips deplores the rise of ersatz Celtic spirituality; Fr Robert Barron urges novelist Anne Rice to return to the Church; and Russell Sparkes explores why the relationship between Catholics and the Labour Party soured. Plus, Stuart Reid finds himself in a spot of ecumenical bother.

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