Fr. Emil Kapaun named venerable, 1 step closer to sainthood

Fr. Emil Kapaun named venerable, one step closer to sainthood
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita announced on Monday that Father Emil Kapaun has been named “venerable.” This is a title given to a person in the Catholic Church who is considered to have lived a heroic life.
One step closer to sainthood: Pope Francis declares Emil Kapaun a Venerable
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) -- Emil Kapaun is one step closer to sainthood now that Pope Francis has officially declared him a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Venerable Kapaun, formerly Father Kapaun. Sixteen years ago, Chase Kear suffered a pole vaulting accident no one thought he would recover from.
US Army chaplain, Korean War POW and future saint? Father Emil Kapaun now ‘Venerable’
A Kansas military chaplain who served during two wars is a step further along the path to possible sainthood, thanks to a declaration made by Pope Francis, currently in Rome's Gemelli hospital for severe respiratory illness.
Father Kapaun moves another step closer to sainthood
Pope Francis has recognized the offering of life of Reverend Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain. The offering of life decree means Kapaun will now be referred to as Venerable Kapaun.
Catholic Church names Father Emil Kapaun as venerable
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Catholic Diocese of Wichita has announced that Kansas priest Emil Kapaun has been named as venerable, a step closer to sainthood. Father Kapaun, a native of Pilsen,
Revered Kansas priest moves one step closer to sainthood
This Decree is a formal recognition that, after a life of virtue, Kapaun freely and voluntarily made the supreme act of charity: offering his life for his fellow prisoners of war. “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” says Jesus (John 15:13).
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