Chaplain’s Bravery Could be Awarded with Sainthood

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Among the brave stories of heroism in the Korean War is that of a US Army chaplain, Father Emil Kapaun.

The Catholic priest’s bravery and selflessness in not leaving behind wounded comrades now has him on the road to sainthood.

Host Lisa Mullins talks to Father John Hotze, who’s been arguing Kapaun’s case at the Vatican.

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