Canonisation of John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890) was a Roman Catholic theologian, philosopher and cardinal who converted to Roman Catholicism from Anglicanism in October 1845. In early life, he was a major figure in the Oxford Movement to bring the Church of England back to its roots. Eventually his studies in history persuaded him to become a Roman Catholic priest, and he has now become a Saint, having been canonised on 13 October 2019. In 1991, Newman was proclaimed "Venerable" by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints – the first stage in the canonisation process. He was beatified on 19 September 2010 at an open air Mass in Birmingham.

On 1 July 2019, Pope Francis announced at the Consistory of Cardinals his intention to canonise Newman. Newman was canonised by Francis on 13 October 2019, during an open-air Mass in St. Peter's Square. The Mass was attended by Prince Charles (later Charles III) and tens of thousands of pilgrims.