  fulton john sheen (born peter john sheen, may 8, 1895 â december 9, 1979) was an american bishop (later archbishop) of the roman catholic church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. his cause for canonization as a saint was officially opened in 2002. in june 2012, pope benedict xvi officially recognized a decree from the congregation for the causes of saints stating that he liv
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