John Henry Newman is often presented as a severe and intellectual figure. But Fr Ian Ker, the world's foremost Newman scholar, argues in The Catholic Herald this week that he was actually a deeply pastoral figure, a much-loved parish priest whose funeral was attended by many thousands of Catholics.
So, is Cardinal Newman admired by only a small minority of academics, or does he have broader appeal? Will he inspire the faithful in years to come?
John Henry Newman is often presented as a severe and intellectual figure. But Fr Ian Ker, the world's foremost Newman scholar, argues in The Catholic Herald this week that he was actually a deeply pastoral figure, a much-loved parish priest whose funeral was attended by many thousands of Catholics.
So, is Cardinal Newman admired by only a small minority of academics, or does he have broader appeal? Will he inspire the faithful in years to come?
