Tuesday, May 26, 2026

US Military Could Have Its First Catholic Saint

Seventy-five years after his death, [Rev. Emil] Kapaun is being considered for an even rarer distinction -- sainthood.

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Rev. Emil Kapaun died in a Korean War prison camp on May 23, 1951. Nearly eight decades later, he could become the U.S. military's first saint. From Stars and Stripes' Lara Korte:

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-- Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes.bsky.social) 10:59 PM · May 25, 2026

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-26 01:48 AM

I wrote this the other day and before posting I should have edited it: "In honor of Memorial Day, here is an article...."

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-26 05:01 AM

Another "swing-and-a-miss" OP for poor Coriolanus who provides interesting stories for drudge.com readers on a daily basis.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-26 03:41 PM

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS

A friend of mine from LFK wrote that book. He's been working on a movie deal for it for several years. Haven't heard from John since I bagged FB.

#4 | Posted by morris at 2026-05-26 04:58 PM

Hi Morris

Wow-- thanks for this info. That's remarkable.

Here is the Jungian concept of "synchronicity" or "meaningful coincidence" I discussed in the four aliens OP.

Glad this OP was read and enjoyed by someone.


"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-26 05:37 PM

He's had some very serious names attached to that film project. He's written for film and TV for awhile. Regretting his move to FL.

#6 | Posted by morris at 2026-05-26 06:00 PM

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