Pope Francis Declares Korean War Chaplain Emil Kapaun 'Venerable'
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On Tuesday, Pope Francis declared Emil Joseph Kapaun, a courageous and selfless U.S. Army chaplain during the Korean War, "venerable" in a significant step towards sainthood. This declaration was part of a series of approvals made by the Holy Father, marking the lives of several individuals who followed Christ's teachings to the fullest.
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2/25/2025 (1 year ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Blessed, Catholic Saint, Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War, Pope Francis, Sainthood, Venerable
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