Holy See Ambassador statement: canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman
Statement from the British Ambassador to the Holy See, Sally Axworthy, about the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman.
At the Ordinary Public Consistory for some Causes for Canonisation on 1 July, Pope Francis announced the Canonisation of Bl. Cardinal John Henry Newman.
Learning of the news, the British Ambassador to the Holy See, Sally Axworthy, said:
I am delighted that Pope Francis announced the canonisation of Cardinal John Henry Newman this morning.
Cardinal Newman had a major impact on Catholic theology and on education worldwide, making him a truly global Briton. I enjoyed learning about his life and teachings during my recent visits to the London, Birmingham and Oxford Oratories. He brought his experience from the Anglican Church to his work as a Catholic, bridging the two traditions.
The canonisation will be an important moment for Britain, and for UK-Holy See relations. I very much look forward to the celebrations.
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