Pope Francis Moves Boys Town Founder Toward Sainthood
Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable
OSV News2026.03.23Updated 13d ago
Pope Leo XIV declared Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan venerable, recognizing his heroic virtue and moving him one step closer to sainthood.
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Pope Leo XIV has declared Father Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, venerable, recognizing his heroic virtue. This declaration moves Flanagan one step closer to sainthood in the Catholic Church. The honor acknowledges his lifelong dedication to helping orphaned and disadvantaged boys.
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