Convincing Catholic to cut minor weakness (8)
I believe the answer is:
forcible
'convincing' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'catholic to cut minor weakness' is the wordplay.
'catholic' becomes 'rc' (I've seen this in other clues).
'to cut' is an insertion indicator.
'minor weakness' becomes 'foible' (I've seen this before. I am not sure about the 'minor' bit.**).
'rc' put within 'foible' is 'FORCIBLE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for forcible that I've seen before include "Using strength" , "Compelling" , "too violent?" , "Compulsory" , "Powerful" .)