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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presides over beatification of Fulton Sheen

Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in cassock, ferraiolo and pectoral cross, standing among bookshelves beside a carved statue of the Madonna and Child, on the set of his television programme.
Fulton J. Sheen on the set of his television programme. Fred Palumbo, 1952. Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presided over the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen during a Mass in St. Louis, Missouri, acting on behalf of Pope Leo XIV. Sheen, an archbishop known for his radio and television programs such as The Catholic Hour and Life Is Worth Living, was recognized for his work in media during the 20th century.

Cardinal Tagle said Sheen's life should encourage Catholics to listen to the word of God and live it out. He described Sheen as a person with a heart capable of recognizing God and responding to his call.

Bishop Paul Dempsey said Sheen's work reminds the Church to use modern media without letting popularity overshadow the Gospel. Dempsey noted that while platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and podcasts offer new opportunities, the Church must ensure the boundary between personality and evangelization does not become blurred.

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  1. Sep 23, 10:30 PM Newsbook Malti Illum l-Isqof Fulton Sheen se jiġi ddikjarat beatu
  2. Sep 23, 11:29 PM The Irish Catholic Blessed Fulton Sheen a model for evangelising through modern media – Dublin Bishop
  3. Sep 23, 3:50 PM Religión en Libertad Español Llegó el día: beato Fulton Sheen
  4. Sep 24, 4:35 AM Więź Polski Fulton Sheen, czyli jakiego biskupa życzę współczesnej Polsce

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