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Emmy Winner Fulton Sheen Beatified

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

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Pope Leo XIV's delegate, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, presided over the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen on September 24 in Saint Louis. Tens of thousands of Catholics gathered at the Dome at the America's Center for the ceremony. During the mass, Cardinal Tagle read the acclamation of the Apostolic Letter in Latin and unveiled an official portrait of the late archbishop.

James Fulton Engstrom carried the relics of the archbishop to the altar in an ornate vessel containing Sheen's jawbone. Engstrom, who was born without a pulse and made a medically unexplained recovery after being declared dead, attributes his survival to the prayers of Sheen.

In his homily, Cardinal Tagle praised Sheen's dedication to his mission, his service to the poor, and his authenticity. The cardinal also shared a message from Pope Leo XIV, who expressed joy regarding the beatification of the archbishop, describing him as a fellow countryman, fellow Illinoian, and brother bishop.

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