Homeopathy has been embraced by many well-known individuals throughout history—people who have sought a gentle and natural path to healing.
Some of these include:
• Mahatma Gandhi, who praised homeopathy for its non-violent and therapeutic approach to healthcare
• Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family, who have long valued homeopathic medicine
• Paul McCartney, known to carry homeopathic remedies while on tour
• David Beckham, who used homeopathy to aid recovery from injuries
• Cher and Tina Turner, both advocates for natural healing methods
• Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, supported by homeopathic treatment
• Catherine Zeta-Jones and Mark Twain, known supporters of homeopathy’s safe, holistic approach
Homeopathy in the Church:
From its earliest days, homeopathy has enjoyed a special place even within the walls of the Vatican. In the 1840s, Pope Gregory XVI personally examined homeopathic remedies and granted permission for their use in Vatican City, impressed by their gentle effectiveness . A decade later, Pope Pius IX went further—authorising priests to dispense homeopathic medicines in emergencies and bestowing papal honours on leading homeopaths in recognition of their service .
That same spirit of respect endures in more recent times. Pope Paul VI entrusted his care to Dr Antonio Negro, a homeopathic physician who was awarded the Order of St. Gregory—the Vatican’s lay-person “knighthood”—for his life-saving work . And St John Paul II followed suit, naming Dr Francesco Negro (his own homeopathic doctor) a Knight of St. Gregory, a rare honour that speaks volumes about the Church’s trust in this time-honoured, compassionate approach to healing .
This lineage of papal support reminds us that homeopathy’s gentle, whole-person focus has long resonated with the Church’s mission of care, compassion, and respect for the dignity of the body’s own wisdom.
Gentle and natural Care 