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- Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the rare honor of Doctor of the Church on influential 19th-century St. John Henry Newman British Converts and theologians.
- This distinction places Newman in an elite group of only 37 individuals. Catholic The Church’s 2,000-year history recognizes his universal appeal and profound contribution to Christianity.
- Newman, who began his spiritual journey as an Anglican priest before converting to Catholicism in 1845, is now also co-patron of Catholic education with St. Thomas Aquinas.
- The Pope’s decision highlights Newman as a model for Catholic teachers and students, especially in promoting spiritual growth, community, and the ethical use of technology.
- Newman’s insights on exploring the ‘ocean of knowledge’ and advocating a liberal education including Catholic theology are considered highly relevant in today’s information age.