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The Vatican approved Fulton Sheen's beatification after a six-year delay, citing a miracle, despite past scrutiny over abuse cases and disputes over his remains.
The Vatican has approved the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a renowned 20th-century Catholic preacher and media pioneer, after a six-year delay tied to scrutiny over his handling of clergy abuse cases during his time as bishop in Rochester, New York.
Though never accused of misconduct, the process was paused due to objections from the Rochester diocese and legal disputes over his remains, which were moved to Peoria, Illinois, in 2019.
The decision follows approval of a miracle—revival of a stillborn infant—attributed to his intercession.
The beatification, a key step toward sainthood, will now proceed, though no date has been set.
Sheen, known for his Emmy-winning television show "Life is Worth Living," remains a pivotal figure in American Catholicism.
El Vaticano aprobó la beatificación de Fulton Sheen después de un retraso de seis años, citando un milagro, a pesar del escrutinio pasado sobre los casos de abuso y las disputas sobre sus restos.