
English saint to get doctor designation from Pope
John Henry Newman will be the first British Doctor of the Church for more than 1,000 years.
BBC News
Doctor of the Church, also referred to as Doctor of the Universal Church, is a title given by the Catholic Church to saints recognized as having made a significant contribution to theology or doctrine through their research, study, or writing.
John Henry Newman will be the first British Doctor of the Church for more than 1,000 years.