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Pope Leo XIV: ‘Profound sorrow’ for slain priest, all suffering in Middle East

Father Emil Joseph Kapaun

Father Emil Joseph Kapaun, a Kansas priest and a military chaplain, who died May 23, 1951, in a North Korean prisoner of war camp, is pictured circa 1943. A candidate for sainthood, he died ministering to prisoners of war during the Korean War. (Credit: CNS photo/U.S. Army courtesy The Catholic Advance.)

Catholic Army chaplain, Servant of God, to get statue at Kansas Capitol

Mar 28, 2024
John Lavenburg

Priest says Father Kapaun’s example buoyed his morale as military chaplain

Oct 2, 2021
Karen Bonar

There is no better model of priesthood than Father Kapaun, bishop says

Sep 29, 2021
Christopher M. Riggs

Hawaii Mass is send-off for remains of war-hero priest to return to Kansas

Sep 25, 2021
Patrick Downes

Father Emil Joseph Kapaun, a Kansas priest and a military chaplain, who died May 23, 1951, in a North Korean prisoner of war camp, is pictured circa 1943. A candidate for sainthood, he died ministering to prisoners of war during the Korean War. (Credit: CNS photo/U.S. Army courtesy The Catholic Advance.)

Remains of revered Kansas priest returned to family

Sep 22, 2021
Associated Press

Diocese of Wichita, Kansas, set to welcome home remains of Father Kapaun

Sep 16, 2021
Christopher M. Riggs

South Korea honors Father Kapaun with country’s highest military honor

Jul 28, 2021
Christopher M. Riggs

Services set for Kansas priest considered for sainthood

May 12, 2021
Associated Press

Remains of priest considered for sainthood coming to Kansas

Apr 12, 2021
Associated Press

Remains of Kansas priest who died in Korean War identified

Mar 5, 2021
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