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Cardinal St John Henry Newman is a Catholic saint who lived in the nineteenth century and was canonised in 2019. In November 2025, he was officially declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV. This is a title held by only 38 saints in the entire history of the church, and it is given to those whose writings are of benefit to the whole church. John Henry Newman was an Anglican priest and Oxford academic who converted to Catholicism and was eventually made a cardinal. He is one of the most significant Catholic figures of the nineteenth century, known for his academic brilliance and his personal holiness. In today's episode, we discuss the life of this incredible saint.
This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: The Newman Reader - Works of John Henry Newman St. John Henry Newman: The Mission Prayer "Conscience", from A Letter Addressed to the Duke of Norfolk The "Biglietto Speech" Apologia Pro Vita Sua Philip Boyce, "Newman's Reception into the Catholic church" Bishop Robert Barron: Bishop Barron Q&A on St. John Henry Newman’s Life, Theology, and Books Bishop Barron on St. John Henry Newman: Beyond the Left and the Right Celebrating St. John Henry Newman Becoming a Doctor of the Church Dr Scott Hahn on Newman's conversion Cardinal Newman's Legacy | Scott Hahn w/ Jeff Morrow St. John Henry Newman: Meeting the Challenges of Modernity EWTN: St. John Henry Newman: From Anglican to Saint Cardinal Focus: The Life and Legacy of John Henry Cardinal Newman The Life of Saint John Henry Newman: From Anglican Priest to Catholic Saint Discover the life of St. John Henry Newman to-be Doctor of the Church
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