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Pope Leo XIV urges Oriel College to seek truth courageously

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Pope Leo XIV urged academics from Oxford University to seek truth courageously during a Vatican audience on Sept. 4. Addressing Oriel College, where St. John Henry Newman was once a student and professor, the pope encouraged scholars to follow Newman's example.

The pope described Newman as a model scholar who demonstrated that faith and reason are inseparable in both his life and his writings. He called on the college to maintain a perspective centered on human dignity, respect, justice, and human nature. According to Vatican News, the pope encouraged this approach to serve the common good, development, and the welfare of many.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 4, 6:34 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Papa Leo XIV: Wasomi Fuateni Nyayo za Mt. Henry Newman
  2. Sep 4, 7:06 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV points to St. John Henry Newman as a model for education today
  3. Sep 4, 7:39 AM OSV News Pope Leo urges Oxford college to ‘seek the truth courageously’ like St. John Henry Newman
  4. Sep 4, 7:25 AM The Catholic Sun Pope Leo urges Oxford college to ‘seek the truth courageously’ like St. John Henry Newman
  5. Sep 4, 7:54 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Points to St. John Henry Newman As a Model for Education Today
  6. Sep 4, 4:00 AM Korazym.org Italiano Papa Leone XIV: san Newman esempio di studioso
  7. Sep 4, 8:26 AM The Catholic Spirit Pope Leo urges Oxford college to ‘seek the truth courageously’ like St. John Henry Newman
  8. Sep 4, 1:38 AM Vatican News Magyar Leó pápa a 700 éves Oriel College-hoz: Járjatok John Newman diáktársatok nyomában!
  9. Sep 4, 12:50 PM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Points to St. John Henry Newman as a Model for Education Today
  10. Sep 4, 6:09 PM Catholic World News Celebrate your Catholic origins and follow Newman's example, Pope tells Oriel College delegation (CWN)

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