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Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian as a towering figure of faith and intellect.
St. John Henry Newman continues to inspire many to embrace the Catholic faith as he did.
Pope Leo declared St. John Henry Newman a co-patron of education along with St. Thomas Aquinas in his recent apostolic letter, “Drawing New Maps of Hope.”
Newman will join a list of several other Catholic saints considered patrons of other aspects of education. Get to know them here.
The Holy Father will designate Newman as an official co-patron saint of education, together with St. Thomas Aquinas.
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1, the solemnity of All Saints.