Bishop Robert Barron recently honored Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old activist who was recently murdered by an unknown gunman.
The bishop’s emotional post on X(formerly Twitter) quickly went viral, with many users sharing heartfelt messages as they mourned the late activist.
The cleric identified by his handle as @bishopbarron, shared details about the circumstances surrounding Mr. Kirk’s death.
He pointed out that the activist was holding a microphone at the time he was been shot.
This detail appeared to carry deep meaning for Bishop Barron, who reflected on its significance.
In his brief post, the bishop suggested that Mr. Kirk’s death could have far-reaching effects on people. He noted that the activist’s passing might impact the core values of Western civilization, particularly the tradition of seeking truth through open conversation.
He wrote:
“Charlie Kirk died with a microphone in his hand. In his death, we sense that something basic to Western civilization, a tradition of truth-seeking through conversation is teetering.”
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