Graham Douglas Leonard (1921–2010) was an English Anglican bishop who later became a Roman Catholic priest, making him one of the most senior Anglican clerics to convert since the English Reformation. His leadership and theological writings significantly influenced religious discourse.
Born in Greenwich, London, Leonard studied at Balliol College-Oxford, before serving as a British Army captain in World War II. After the war, he trained at Westcott House, Cambridge, and was ordained as an Anglican deacon (1947) and priest (1948.)
Leonard held key positions in the Church of England, including Bishop of Willesden (1964–73,) Bishop of Truro (1973–81,) and Bishop of London (1981–91.) He also served as Dean of the Chapel Royal and was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO.) After retiring, he converted to Catholicism (1994,) was conditionally ordained as a Catholic priest, and received the title of Monsignor from Pope John Paul II.
His theological works include The Gospel is for Everyone (1971,) God Alive: Priorities in Pastoral Theology (1981,) Firmly I Believe and Truly (1985,) and Let God Be God (1989.)
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The purpose of population is not ultimately peopling earth. It is to fill heaven.
—Graham Leonard
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