Cardinal John Henry Newman

Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801–1890) was a prominent 19th-century theologian, philosopher, and educator who played a key role in religious thought, especially within the Anglican and Catholic Churches. Originally an Anglican priest, he converted to Catholicism and became a cardinal, advocating for the importance of personal faith, reason, and intellectual rigor in religious belief. Newman is known for his writings on the development of Christian doctrine and the importance of individual conscience. His work emphasizes that faith must evolve and deepen over time, balancing tradition with personal understanding. He was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church in 2019.