Documentary about Saint Doctor of the Church John Henry Newman Premieres in Rome
Film produced in Brazil about Saint John Henry Newman, the 38th Doctor of the Church declared by Pope Leo XIV, premieres in Rome on the first celebration of his liturgical feast.
TL;DR
- A new documentary about Saint John Henry Newman premiered in Rome on October 9th.
- The film, 'Lead Kindly Light: The Story of Saint John Henry Newman,' was produced by Lumine Studios in Brazil.
- It features significant locations from Newman's life, including London, Oxford, and Rome.
- Newman was declared the 38th Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in 2025.
- The premiere coincided with the first celebration of Newman's liturgical feast day.
- The film is available in English on the Catholic media website Formed.
- Father Hermann Geissler described the film as showcasing Newman's faith and personal sacrifices.
- Pope Francis canonized Newman in 2019, and Pope Benedict XVI beatified him in 2010.
- Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Newman the co-patron of Catholic education alongside Saint Thomas Aquinas.
- The Vatican established October 9th as Newman's feast day on the General Roman Calendar in February.