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- 1Fulton Sheen's beatification called a model of evangelization▼Fulton Sheen’s beatification ceremony was a model of evangelization for the whole church
Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the famed American televangelist and author, was beatified, and commentators describe the ceremony itself as a model of evangelization for the whole church. America Magazine argues that the way the rite was celebrated showed how the church can communicate the faith in Sheen's own spirit, inviting Catholics to imitate his example of media-savvy, engaging proclamation.
- 2Bank of America and Bradesco Test Instant Cross-Border Payments▼Bank of America, Bradesco Test Instant Cross-Border Payments
Bank of America and Brazilian lender Bradesco are testing instant cross-border payments, according to Global Finance Magazine. The trial would let customers move money between the United States and Brazil in seconds rather than days, aligning with a wider banking push to speed up international transfers. Details on the technology, timeline and scope of the pilot were not disclosed.
- 3Why No One Wants to Fix One of America's Scariest Roads●Why Doesn't Anyone Want to Fix One of America's Scariest Roads?
A New Yorker magazine feature examines a notoriously dangerous American road and asks why efforts to make it safer have stalled. The piece reportedly explores the mix of engineering, political and local obstacles that have kept the hazard in place, prompting discussion online about infrastructure neglect and road safety in the United States.