What Pope Leo Means for Fulton Sheen

As the first American pope, Leo XIV is probably the most famous American Catholic in history. And in taking this “title,” he likely replaces soon-to-be Blessed Fulton J Sheen. It’s a blessed irony that the cause of our once best-known Catholic may well have been picked up and advanced by our new best-known Catholic. Paul Kengor has more.Further ReadingWhat Pope Leo Means for Fulton SheenAmerican Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the ChurchGuest InfoPaul Kengor is a professor of political science at Grove City College, editor of The American Spectator, and author of more than two dozen books. His latest is American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com