St. John Henry Newman
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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
Leader of English bishops ‘thrilled’ at Newman’s elevation to doctor of the Church
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said he is “delighted and thrilled” that Pope Leo has announced that he will declare St. John... 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
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
St. John Henry Newman’s insights on the Blessed Virgin Mary
Newman, whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the 19th-century English world, devoted a portion of his autobiography defending the Immaculate Conception. Read more
Vatican II is back in the news, which begs a question: What was Vatican I?
The First Vatican Council, held in 1869 and 1870 and left unfinished due to the capture of Rome, is regarded... Read more
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‘It’s heady stuff’: A composer turns St. John Henry Newman’s much-loved words into music
Sir James MacMillan’s new work “Nothing in Vain” is inspired by a meditation by the English saint. Read more
Technology sheds new light on life of St. John Henry Newman
A team spread across three continents is using cutting-edge technology to shed new light on the figure of St. John... Read more
Newman relic reported stolen from Birmingham Oratory
A first-class relic of St. John Henry Newman was stolen from the Birmingham Oratory sometime in late January, the Oratory... Read more
Newman scholar critiques Catholic universities
Catholic universities should try to do more than run an assembly line of information for students who never learn to... Read more
