Pope to honor St. John Henry Newman with 'Doctor of the Church' title

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July 31 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV will bestow St. John Henry Newman, the influential 19th-century Anglican convert, with the honor of "Doctor of the Church" on Thursday. The Holy See Press Office confirmed in a statement that Leo approved the recommendation of Newman to receive the honor following a meeting with the Plenary Session of Cardinals and Bishops, Members of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. The title "Doctor of the Church" is for individuals whose writings have left an impact on

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