Pope declares Cardinal Newman a church doctor and signals Catholic education is a priority

Pope Leo XIV has bestowed one of the Catholic Church’s highest honors on St. John Henry Newman, declaring him a doctor of the church.

Pope declares St. John Henry Newman doctor of the church; AP explains

Newman now joins the ranks of such monumental Christian figures as St. Augustine, St. Therese of Lisieux and St. John of the Cross. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Top-ranked St. John’s Prep weathers early deficit, exploiting miscues to pull away from No. 3 Catholic Memorial

Coach Brian St. Pierre earned his 100th win, but it wasn't looking pretty when the Eagles fell behind 20-8 early on.