Saint John Henry Newman and the Church Mission
By Marie Symington, Rome (Agenzia Fides) - Saint John Henry Newman was recently proclaimed a Doctor of the Church and named Patron Saint of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, part of the Dicastery for Evangelization.
As both a Doctor of the Church and Patron Saint of a missionary university, Newman exemplified these roles through his lifelong commitment to Truth. His journey began as a devoted Anglican at the University of Oxford and continued after his conversion to Catholicism in 1845.
The pursuit of Truth inspired Newman personally and remains central to the Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel worldwide.
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The Church continues to draw inspiration from Newman’s dedication to Truth as it advances its global mission.
Author’s summary: Saint John Henry Newman’s life, marked by a deep commitment to Truth, continues to inspire the Church’s global evangelization efforts and missionary work today.