Pope to Bestow One of Catholic Church's Highest Honors on Anglican Convert John Henry Newman

Pope Paves Way for St. John Henry Newman To Be Formally Named Doctor of the Church

St. John Henry Newman, a British-born scholar who dedicated much of his life to the combination of faith and intellect at universities, is pictured in an undated portrait. The Vatican announced July 31, 2025, that Pope Leo XIV has paved the way for St. John Henry Newman to become the newest doctor of the church. (Photo: OSV News/courtesy of the Catholic Church of England and Wales) by Gina Christian (OSV News) — St. John Henry Newman — the 19th-…

St Newman's new 'doctor' title welcomed by Irish Bishops

The President of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference has welcomed news of Pope Leo XIV's decision to declare Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Universal Church.

St. Newman to Be Elevated by Pope to Doctor of the Church

On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV confirmed that St. John Henry Newman will soon be recognized as a Doctor of the Church.

St. John Henry Newman will be named doctor of the church by Pope Leo

On July 31, Pope Leo XIV announced that St. John Henry Newman, English theologian, educator, and writer who converted to Catholicism after being an Anglican priest, will be named a Doctor of the Church.

Anglican convert John Newman to be proclaimed 'Doctor of the Church'

John Henry Newman, a 19th century Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism, will be proclaimed a "doctor of the Church" by Pope Leo XIV in a rare distinction, the Vatican said Thursday.

Pope Leo confirms John Henry Newman as doctor of the church

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — St. John Henry Newman’s teachings on the development of theology and the centrality of conscience have deeply influenced the Catholic Church.