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Archbishop Sheen to Be Beatified for Anti-Communist Legacy

2/22/2026

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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is set to be beatified by the Catholic Church, highlighting his Cold War anti-communist leadership and influential media presence.
He described communism as a "diabolical system" and warned against its threats, including modern ideologies like "woke-ism."
Current leaders such as Bishop Robert Barron echo Sheen's condemnation of Marxism and the ongoing struggle against leftist ideologies.

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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is set to be beatified by the Catholic Church, highlighting his Cold War anti-communist leadership and influential media presence.
He described communism as a "diabolical system" and warned against its threats, including modern ideologies like "woke-ism."
Current leaders such as Bishop Robert Barron echo Sheen's condemnation of Marxism and the ongoing struggle against leftist ideologies.