John Henry Cardinal Newman

The Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman (February 21 1801 – August 11 1890) was an English convert to Catholicism, later made a cardinal. In early life he was a major figure in the Oxford Movement to bring the Church of England back to its Catholic roots. Eventually his studies in history convinced him to become a Catholic. Both before and after his conversion he wrote a number of influential books, including Via Media, Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, and the Grammar of Assent.

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Venerable - February 21 - 1801 - August 11 - 1890 - Cardinal - Oxford Movement

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