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Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable

Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable

Monday, March 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV declared Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan venerable, recognizing his heroic virtue and moving him one step closer to sainthood. The post Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable first appeared on OSV News.

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