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Why St. John Henry Newman Matters Today | Angelicum Conversations with Prof. Andrew Meszaros & Fr. Thomas Joseph White

Angelicum Conversations

In this inaugural episode of Angelicum Conversations, Prof. Andrew Meszaros joins Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., to discuss the enduring importance of St. John Henry Newman. This summer, Pope Leo XIV announced that he would declare Newman a Doctor of the Church—a recognition that highlights Newman’s influence on theology, education, and the life of the Church in the modern era. Prof. Meszaros, the first holder of the newly established St. John Henry Newman Chair in Theology at the Angelicum, reflects on Newman’s legacy and explores how his thought continues to illuminate contemporary questions of faith and reason. 👉 Full transcript & show notes: https://media.angelicum.it/online-series/angelicum-conversations/episode-1-why-st-john-henry-newman-matters-today/ 📖 Angelicum Conversations is a new interview series from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome. Each episode features thoughtful dialogue on theology, philosophy, and culture —conversations that reflect the Angelicum’s mission of serving the Church through study, contemplation, and teaching. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your perspective. 🎥 Check out the Angelicum's new video series on Catholic Social Teaching. 🎓 Learn more about the Angelicum: https://angelicum.it/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:16 Newman's Life 4:48 Why Is Newman Important Today? Liberalism, Modernity, Post-Modernity 7:21 Newman’s Anglican Period & Discovery of the Church Fathers 9:21 Newman’s Conversion & Personal Holiness 13:01 Theological Contributions & Development of Doctrine 18:08 Conscience, Truth, & Authority 23:45 Newman & Vatican II 25:39 Role of Laity & Synodality 29:58 Newman & University Education 36:13 Newman Chair at the Angelicum 40:03 Declaring Newman a Doctor of the Church 42:37 Conclusion