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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
English saint to receive prestigious doctor designation from Pope
The first Englishman to be made a saint in the Catholic Church for hundreds of years will soon be recognised with an even more prestigious Henry Newman was first made a cardinal in 1879 by Pope Leo XIII, a position he held for 11 years before his 150 years later, current pontiff Pope Leo XIV announced last week that Newman would be recognised as a Doctor of the doing so, the Pope made Newman the 38th person and first Briton born in the past 1,000 years to be given the title. Newman studied at Trinity College, Oxford, before becoming an Anglican priest in the was during his time among the dreaming spires that he founded the Oxford Movement, which argued for the reinstatement of some older Christian traditions into the Victorian Church of England. He lived at The College, in Littlemore, during the 1840s, which is where he controversially converted to Roman Catholicism in College still stands as a symbol of Newman's theology and is maintained by a group of devoted nuns, with much of it remaining untouched since the early Victorian Mary-Birgit Dechant said Newman's "religious impact and his contribution to education" were "formed and shaped in Oxford".She said: "St John Henry left a tremendous legacy in theology, philosophy, spirituality, pastoral care, education and, not to forget, poetry."His works are much read and researched, which proves that he is speaking to people of our time." Newman was canonised by Pope Francis in 2019, after the Vatican attributed two miracles to the former doing so, the then pontiff made Newman the first English saint since the Forty Martyrs, who had been executed under Reformation laws during the 16th and 17th six years later, Pope Francis' successor Leo XIV has recognised Newman with an even greater honour, making him a Doctor of the title recognises saints who "made an outstanding or eminent contribution to our knowledge of the faith," according to the Catholic Church of England and Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, who leads the church in England and Wales, said that he was "delighted and thrilled" by the Pope's declaration."This recognition that the writings of St John Henry Newman are a true expression of the faith of the Church is of huge encouragement to all who appreciate not only his great learning but also his heroic sanctity in following the call of God in his journey of faith, which he described as 'heart speaking unto heart'," he said. Sister Mary-Birgit added that Newman's appointment as a Doctor of the Church had "confirmed and encouraged" her sisterhood's mission at said: "We have seen a growing interest in Newman and we can testify that his life and words are a great help for people worldwide."As Newman, we desire that people grow in faith and trust that by his elevation as Doctor of the Church his influence will increase even more."Oxfordians can be proud of his legacy."The Vatican has not yet announced when the official ceremony will take place. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Ireland is in an adolescent stage where everything that smacks of Old Ireland is embarrassing
John Henry Newman has been declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV. The title has been given to only 38 saints, each recognised for their intellectual and spiritual contribution to the life of the Catholic Church. There is a certain symmetry in that Leo XIII declared Newman a cardinal in 1879. This acknowledgment by Leo XIII was an immense relief to Newman. Formerly lauded as one of Anglicanism's most brilliant minds, his reception into the Catholic Church required him to renounce his Oxford academic career. He was shunned by most of his social circle, including his sister Harriet, who never spoke to him again. Despite this enormous sacrifice, he still faced a lack of acceptance from some prominent Catholics. He wept on being made cardinal, declaring that 'the cloud is lifted forever'. Perhaps one cloud was lifted then, but Ireland remains curiously uninclined to acknowledge Newman's Irish links. Secular UCD seems more than mildly embarrassed that the founder of the forerunner of the college was not only a Catholic but now also a saint and doctor. READ MORE For example, UCD originally had no plans to send an official representative to Newman's canonisation in 2019. [ Unthinkable: Has John Henry Newman's vision for universities died? Opens in new window ] The then lord mayor of Birmingham, Mohammed Azim, a Muslim Labour councillor, was delighted to participate in the canonisation to honour Newman's long association with the city. Prince Charles and 13 Westminster cross-party MPs and peers were also attending. UCD eventually bowed to pressure from former staff and alumni, including Prof John Kelly. It was a stark contrast to 55 years earlier. Dr Michael Tierney, sometimes called the second founder of UCD because he oversaw the move to Belfield, celebrated the centenary of the Catholic University in 1854 with 'much splendour', as Jeremiah Hogan later wrote in Studies. Representatives from 70 universities worldwide attended, honorary degrees were awarded, 900 guests enjoyed a garden party, and a banquet was held at the Gresham. Newman faces the same modern Irish attitudes toward Catholicism as Daniel O'Connell. People rightly are falling over themselves to applaud the Liberator's commitment to civil rights, especially his abhorrence of slavery. However, there is a palpable reluctance to confront the fact that Catholics were the prime focus of his activism. In an Ireland where the Catholic Church is routinely portrayed as the enemy of all progress, what are we to do with the fact that one of our greatest statesmen sought to uplift the battered, broken and demoralised papists and release them from the yoke of the Penal Laws? Of course, the church brought much of this current disdain upon itself through misuse of power, but there is now little desire to acknowledge any good at all in Catholicism. Yet after a brief flirtation with Deism in his student days, O'Connell's Catholic faith fuelled his activism. [ UCD fails founder and itself in handling of Newman canonisation Opens in new window ] It is progress that we are acknowledging O'Connell at all, even if tiptoeing around his inconvenient Catholicism. His legacy has been subject to attack from the very beginning, and not just by the British satirists who routinely portrayed him as the devil. For example, although initially in agreement with his decision to call off the monster meeting in Clontarf in 1843 after Robert Peel threatened the participants with troops and gunships, the Young Irelanders then denounced him as a failure and a coward. During the long years when the physical force tradition held sway, O'Connell's non-violence led to him being ignored. Éamon de Valera's 1967 speech at the reopening of Derrynane House, admitting that his generation had never given O'Connell the credit he was due, marked a turning point. Although they probably never met, there is an intriguing link between Newman and O'Connell, recorded by Patrick Manning in The Furrow. Initially, Newman despised O'Connell, referring to him as a 'vile human' for his Catholic emancipation campaign. Nicholas Wiseman was the first cardinal resident in England after the Reformation and the first Catholic archbishop of Westminster. Along with Michael Quin and O'Connell, he founded a Catholic periodical called the Dublin Review (confusingly published in London). It aimed to present an intellectually coherent Catholicism. Newman writes in his Apologia Pro Vita Sua that one article in the Dublin Review by Wiseman convinced him that by remaining an Anglican, he would be like the Monophysite schismatics in the church's early centuries. Without O'Connell's financial backing, there would have been no Dublin Review and no moment of clarity for Newman while reading Wiseman's article. (Incidentally, O'Connell was terrible with money, so he probably backed it with money he did not have.) Without Catholic emancipation, there would have been no Catholic University, and no establishment of UCD in 1908. When the medical school Newman founded was absorbed into UCD in 1909, it was the largest Irish medical college in Ireland. The first name entered on the roll of the Catholic University in 1854 was Daniel O'Connell, grandson of the Liberator. Ireland is still in a kind of adolescent stage, where everything that smacks of Old Ireland is embarrassing unless it can be presented as something in tune with current ideologies. Thankfully, both Newman and O'Connell are far too complex to be co-opted.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Chilling warning Pope Leo got from Satan about when darkness would engulf the world
An invisible battle between good and evil unfolded at the Vatican in 1884 when Pope Leo XIII received a chilling warning from Satan about the future of humanity. While celebrating Mass on October 13, the pope was walking towards the altar when he suddenly stopped and stood there for several minutes.
Sky News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Pope Leo vows to resist 'temptation to be an autocrat' and condemns 'religious propaganda' at inauguration
Pope Leo XIV promised to resist the "temptation to be an autocrat" and not to rule by "religious propaganda" as he was officially inaugurated at the Vatican. Around 200,000 people gathered alongside cardinals and world leaders in St Peter's Square on Sunday to witness the pope's inaugural mass. Pontificating across the piazza in Vatican City, the Pope declared that "we still see too much discord" and "too many wounds" as a result of "hatred, violence, prejudice", as well an "economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalises the poorest". He paid tribute to his predecessors Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, and Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 1903. 0:33 The American pontiff, 69, said the authority of the Catholic Church should never be a "question of capturing others by force, by religious propaganda, or by means of power". Instead, he said he would seek to govern the world's 1.2 billion Catholics "without ever yielding to the temptation to be an autocrat". "I would like that our first great desire be for a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world," he said during his homily. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among the queue of world leaders invited to shake hands with the Pope after his inaugural address. The pair were due to have another meeting in private on Sunday afternoon, the Vatican announced towards the end of the ceremony. Mr Zelenskyy was seen shaking hands with US Vice President JD Vance as they took their seats before the proceedings got under way - after their dramatic clash at the White House in February. The UK was represented by Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was also given a front-row seat, with Pope Leo a joint US-Peruvian citizen. The pontiff first prayed at the tomb of St Peter, considered to be the first pope, under the basillca's main altar. He was then presented with the two most important symbols of the papacy - the lambswool stole, also known as the pallium, and the fisherman's ring. The pallium was draped across his shoulders and symbolises the pastor carrying his flock as the pope carries the faithful. The ring, which is now the pope's official seal, is a nod to Jesus's call to Peter the apostle to cast his fishing net. Leo began the day by riding through adoring crowds on his "popemobile". There were cries of "Viva Il Papa" - meaning "long live the pope" - as US and Peruvian flags were waved. The Pope stopped to lift a baby passed to him by his family - and placed his hand on the head of another.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Letters to the Editor: A living wage isn't just an economic issue — it's a justice one
To the editor: A living wage is a justice issue. This was proclaimed by Pope Leo XIII and just affirmed by Pope Leo XIV. Still, rising costs of living have not resulted in comparable compensation, with wages remaining stagnant ('L.A. Council backs $30 minimum wage for hotels, despite warnings from tourism industry,' May 14). The argument from opponents about future projections is dire. Losing profits, which they gain on the back of underpaid workers, is not a winning argument. It is time to support the living wage and enable airport and hotel workers to earn what they deserve for their well-being and continued support of the tourism industry. Thanks to City Council members who value and support tourism workers. Lenore Navarro Dowling, Los Angeles .. To the editor: While reading this article by David Zahniser and Suhauna Hussain, I looked for a mention of how much it costs to live in Southern California. If we look at, for example, a single mother who needs a two-bedroom dwelling, transportation, food and other necessities such as clothes for herself and kids, how much does she need to make to survive in L.A. County? Paying her anything less than that means the employer is dumping its responsibilities into the government safety net. Should we allow that employer to get away with abusing the system? Perhaps if that employer cannot find the money to pay a living wage, it should lower wages at the top and work its way down the managerial chain until the business is managed well. Don Martens, Pomona This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
