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Father Edward Flanagan is surrounded by young men in his office at Boys Town in Omaha, Neb., in this 1942 photo. Pope Leo XIV declared Father Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, venerable in recognition of his heroic virtue March 23, 2026. (OSV News photo/courtesy Boys Town)

Pope Leo XIV declares Boys Town founder Father Flanagan venerable

Courtney Mares|Mar 23, 2026|4 Min Read

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