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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen beatification advances after 6-year pause

by OSV News

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, now that the Vatican has given the green light, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced Feb. 9.

Commentary: Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?
Archbishop Sheen’s cause for beatification has hit many speed bumps along the way
The Sheen beatification is back on — and the Engstrom family says it will be ‘a little piece of heaven’
Blessed-to-be Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: The great evangelizer
Who was Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen?

U.S. Church

10 books by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to add to your reading list

by Megan Marley

His 66 books offer heady theological dissertation, accessible theology and philosophy, astute cultural reflections, and profound meditations on Christ and Mary. 

Biographer: Archbishop Sheen challenged US with love that he lived, fed by Eucharist

Hochul signs assisted suicide measure into law, making New York 13th state allowing it

Archbishop Hicks: World will always ‘need a missionary Church,’ and ‘the mission is before us’

Washington Roundup: Partial government shutdown ends; Planned Parenthood drops key lawsuit

‘Inexcusable’: Trump account posts, deletes ‘blatantly racist’ depiction of Obamas

2 major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors

World

Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon

by Ngala Killian Chimtom

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (OSV News) —  Cameroon’s possible inclusion in the itinerary of Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and …

Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment
Peruvians wait for potential papal visit with anticipation and joy
Olympics 2026: Milan Archdiocese invites youth to live Olympic values, not just watch
Human dignity at center of social justice, development, says Vatican diplomat at UN
Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary

Amid US foreign aid cuts, bishops call for solidarity between American, African Catholics

Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Feb. 4, 2026, general audience

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Feb. 8, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Author of ‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ on the history of Christians and the abortion debate

by Charlie Camosy

A Quaker, a Bavarian monk and a Catholic king: Exploring Catholic history in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

A nation within the Church: Consecrated life, lived from the inside

by Father Augustine Dada

Reviews

Hamnet

by John Mulderig
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
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