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The 16 pages that link to Doctor of the Church, each with the reason it gives.

• JeromeRelated: Jerome’s scholarship led to his recognition as one of the Church’s four great Western Doctors.

• Pope Leo IRelated: Leo was later named a Doctor of the Church for his doctrinal writings.

• Catherine of SienaNarrower topic: Catherine received the title in 1970, recognizing her theological contribution.

• Hildegard of BingenRelated: Hildegard received this title in 2012, recognizing the enduring theological value of her writings.

• Teresa of ÁvilaRelated: Teresa became the first woman declared a Doctor of the Church, in 1970.

• Albertus MagnusRelated: The Catholic Church declared Albertus a Doctor of the Church in 1931.

• John of the CrossRelated: The Catholic Church named John a Doctor of the Church in 1926.

• Peter DamianRelated: The title recognizes the lasting authority assigned to Damian’s writings and teaching.

• Thérèse of LisieuxRelated: Thérèse received this title in 1997, recognizing the significance of her spiritual teaching.

• Gregory of NarekRelated: Pope Francis named Gregory a Doctor of the Church in 2015, recognizing his spiritual teaching.

• Hilary of PoitiersRelated: The Catholic Church recognizes Hilary for the lasting theological importance of his work.

• Peter CanisiusRelated: The Church declared Canisius a Doctor of the Church in 1925, recognizing his theological influence.

• Alphonsus LiguoriRelated: Liguori received this title in 1871 for the enduring value of his theological teaching.

• AmbroseRelated: Ambrose was named one of the original four Western Doctors of the Church.

• John of ÁvilaNarrower topic: John’s writings and influence on Christian formation underpin this title.

• Peter ChrysologusRelated: The formal recognition came many centuries after Peter’s fifth-century ministry.