Pontifex Minimus: Why we need Newman and NOW

Pope Leo XIV stated that the teachings of St. John Henry Newman offer the Church and the world a hope that resists pessimism and fear. The Pope's comments coincided with the October feast day of the Doctor of the Church and author of the hymn Lead, Kindly Light.

Pope Leo XIV noted that the core of the educational journey involves real people rather than abstract individuals. He said the Church is called to form people so they may live with full dignity. The Pope's remarks addressed contemporary concerns regarding the depersonalization of education and the removal of moral and pastoral formation from curricula in favor of pragmatism and utility.