U.S. ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN

U.S. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured preaching in an undated photo. Pope Benedict XVI has approved the heroic virtues Archbishop Sheen, declaring him “venerable” and clearing the way for the advancement of his sainthood cause. The announcement came June 28 from the Vatican. As a priest he preached on the popular “The Catholic Hour” radio program and went on to become an Emmy-winning televangelist. (CNS photo) (June 28, 2012) See CAUSE-SHEEN June 28, 2012.