Pope Francis beatifies Fulton Sheen, pioneer of televangelism in the US

Fulton Sheen, who died in 1979, was beatified by Pope Francis for his role in evangelization through radio and TV.

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He made an impact in the 1950s with a successful television series.

This beatification highlights the lasting influence of media in religious outreach.

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