Beatified and ‘Based’: Why Gen Z Catholics Are Falling for Fulton Sheen
1 sourceUpdated Sep 8, 2026
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The beatification highlights how his message cuts through modern noise without needing updates.
I remember watching his old shows as a kid and now see why they're catching on again with younger folks.
Sheen's direct way of teaching the faith stands out when so much today feels vague or compromised.