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Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Tests How The Catholic Church Weighs Holiness
Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Tests How The Catholic Church Weighs Holiness

The ultimate finding was consequential because recognition of a miracle is a major step in the process toward beatification. For Catholics, the episode provides a tangible connection between Sheen’s life and his continuing spiritual influence. It also illustrates how the church’s sainthood process operates.

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Catholicism, Christianity, Entertainment, History, News, North America, Politics, Religion News, Society, SolutionsClemente LisiClemente Lisi, Fulton Sheen, Christianity, sainthood, Catholic Church, film and TV, news, radio, communication, Catholic media, beatification, Primary feature, Secondary feature, recharge Comment
When Bishops Spoke Latin: Secrecy, Power And The Catholic Press
When Bishops Spoke Latin: Secrecy, Power And The Catholic Press

(ANALYSIS) It's important to remember that Catholicism is a “Communion,” not a government. Secrecy and dishonesty are even more destructive in sacred communities.

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Christianity, Catholicism, North America, AnalysisTerry MattinglyTerry Mattingly, Christianity, Catholic Church, analysis, bishops, Atlanta 1972, church transparency, secrecy, clericalism, Cardinal John Krol, Russell Shaw, religion journalism, media access, Latin language, Catholic hierarchy, church governance, sex abuse scandal, institutional secrecy, accountability, On Religion column, GetReligion, communication, Catholic laity, church authority, religious institutions, ethics, public trust, newsComment