February 12, 2026

Print edition 20.08.2010

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

This week, Fr Gerald O'Collins replies to Philip Pullman; Ed West meets atheist-turned-Catholic philosopher John Cottingham; Damian Thompson reports from the Proms; and Bishop John Jukes explains that at the age of 87 he still cherishes the gift of lifelong celibacy. Plus, John de Waal asks Catholics to be charitable in the face of the online atheist mob.

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

This week, Fr Gerald O'Collins replies to Philip Pullman; Ed West meets atheist-turned-Catholic philosopher John Cottingham; Damian Thompson reports from the Proms; and Bishop John Jukes explains that at the age of 87 he still cherishes the gift of lifelong celibacy. Plus, John de Waal asks Catholics to be charitable in the face of the online atheist mob.

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