Full List of American Saints As Fulton Sheen To Be Beatified
Summary
The Vatican has allowed the beatification process for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to continue after a delay. Beatification is a step towards becoming a recognized saint in the Catholic Church. Sheen was a well-known American televangelist who died in 1979.Key Facts
- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born in Illinois in 1895 and ordained in 1919.
- He was a popular radio and television preacher, hosting "Life Is Worth Living."
- The Vatican halted his beatification in 2019, but it's now back on track.
- Sheen is credited with a miracle in 2010 involving a stillborn boy's revival.
- He was not accused of abuse, and an investigation found no wrongdoing by him.
- Sheen's remains were moved to Peoria in 2019 after legal disputes.
- Beatification would make Sheen "Blessed," bringing him closer to sainthood.
- Sheen may join 12 other saints associated with the United States.
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