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St. John Henry Newman: From being considered an ‘infiltrator’ to doctor of the Church
According to Father Francisco Javier Calvo, Pope Leo XIV’s announcement that St. John Henry Newman will be declared a doctor... Read more
Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter celebrates Newman’s recognition as doctor of the Church
“St. John Henry Newman is part of our patrimony,” Bishop Steven J. Lopes, the first bishop of the ordinariate, wrote... Read more
Scholars praise newest Church doctor’s defense of Catholicism
Theologians, historians, priests, and other Catholic scholars extol the contributions to theology, philosophy, and education of the Church’s newest doctor,... Read more
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
The title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and... Read more
American bishops celebrate newest doctor of the Church
Catholic bishops across the nation are reacting to the “joyful” news that Pope Leo XIV has approved St. John Henry... Read more
St. John Henry Newman to be declared 38th doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday approved the decision to declare St. John Henry Newman the 38th doctor of the universal... Read more
Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon
The order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to... Read more
Could Edith Stein be declared the next doctor of the Church?
Pope Francis received an official request from the superior general of the Discalced Carmelites, Father Miguel Márquez Calle, on April... Read more
St. Peter Damian, the driving force behind the reform of the Church 1,000 years ago
This doctor of the Church was simple, firm, and honest in the face of error. Read more
Learning from St. Thomas Aquinas, 750 years after his death
St. Thomas Aquinas’ immortal thought continues to inspire and enlighten minds of all ages around the world. Read more
U.S. bishops express strong support for proposal to name Newman a doctor of the Church
Bishop Robert Barron was among several bishops who spoke passionately in support this week of a proposal to name St.... Read more
How St. Irenaeus helped save the early Church from schism
Pope Francis has proclaimed the saint a Doctor of the Church. Read more
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’ Read more
Could St. John Paul II be declared a Doctor of the Church?
The Polish bishops’ conference made a formal request in 2019. Read more
Pope Francis to declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with title ‘Doctor of Unity’
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis hails St. Teresa of Ávila as exemplar of courage and spiritual motherhood
Pope Francis has hailed St. Teresa of Ávila as exemplar of courage and spiritual motherhood in a letter marking fifty... Read more
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Pope Francis: Doctor of the Church St. Alphonsus Liguori is ‘model of missionary outreach’
Pope Francis has marked the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Alphonsus Liguori as a Doctor of the Church... Read more
Touch and be healed by the merciful wounds of Christ, Pope says
In his homily on Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said Jesus’ scars are full of mercy, and encouraged attendees to... Read more
Mystic, monk and poet – meet the newest Doctor of the Church
St. Gregory of Narek – a tenth century priest, monk, mystic, and poet beloved among Armenian Christians – has become... Read more
