Doctors of the Church
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Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian... Read more
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
The body of St. Teresa of Avila, a doctor of the Church whose feast day is celebrated Oct. 15, was... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church on... Read more
St. Hildegard of Bingen’s gifts served the whole Church, Pope Benedict said
St. Hildegard of Bingen, one of four female doctors of the Church, is celebrated and remembeed in the Church on... Read more
Remembering St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Monastic reformer and adviser to popes
St. Bernard is considered the last of the Church Fathers in the Western tradition. Read more
Leader of English bishops ‘thrilled’ at Newman’s elevation to doctor of the Church
Cardinal Vincent Nichols said he is “delighted and thrilled” that Pope Leo has announced that he will declare St. John... Read more
7 things to know about the last Church Father
On Dec. 4 we celebrate St. John of Damascus, also known as St. John Damascene, priest and religious, who also... Read more
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