John Cornwell (writer)

John Cornwell (writer)

John Cornwell (born 1940) is an English journalist and author, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. He is best known for various books on the papacy, most notably Hitler's Pope; investigative journalism; memoir; and the public understanding of science and philosophy. More recently he has been concerned with the relationship between science, ethics and the humanities. His most recent book, Newman's Unquiet Grave: The Reluctant Saint, is a biography of Cardinal Newman.

Read more about John Cornwell (writer):  Early Life, A Thief in The Night, Hitler's Pope, A Pontiff in Winter, Newman's Unquiet Grave: The Reluctant Saint, Science, Ethics and Humanities, Works

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