Summary
Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter, is a publication aimed at providing readers with the most interesting Catholic news and commentaries. I, Luke Coppen, offer guidance each weekday morning on matters within the Church. On February 12, 2026, Pope Francis appointed five new members to the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, bringing its total membership to ten. This included the appointment of Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller as a permanent member with the title of “Pro-Coadjutor.” Additionally, Bishop Peter Julian Cieslik was named as the new President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, replacing Archbishop Paul Poupard. These appointments and leadership changes are part of ongoing organizational updates within the Catholic Church.
Key Topics
Papal audience, Interfaith dialogue, Bishop appointment
