February 12, 2026

The week in quotations

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"Amid situations of tragedy and despair, the first concern of the Church is not only to alleviate ... physical ills ... eternal salvation"
Papal theologian Fr Wojciech Giertych on the Church’s priorities
L’Osservatore Romano

"One has to remind students’ unions ... about their current legal obligations"
David Isaac, chairman of Britain’s Equalities Commission, criticises student unions for banning pro-lifers
Talk at Theos conference

"The tango was my favourite"
Cardinal Marx on his dancing past
Kirche und Leben

Statistic of the week


5

Ordinations in East Anglia on Saturday – a record for the English diocese
Source: Eastern Daily Press

"Amid situations of tragedy and despair, the first concern of the Church is not only to alleviate ... physical ills ... eternal salvation"
Papal theologian Fr Wojciech Giertych on the Church’s priorities
L’Osservatore Romano

"One has to remind students’ unions ... about their current legal obligations"
David Isaac, chairman of Britain’s Equalities Commission, criticises student unions for banning pro-lifers
Talk at Theos conference

"The tango was my favourite"
Cardinal Marx on his dancing past
Kirche und Leben

Statistic of the week


5

Ordinations in East Anglia on Saturday – a record for the English diocese
Source: Eastern Daily Press

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