Cardinal Dolan Hails Charlie Kirk as ‘Modern-Day Saint Paul’
- Cardinal Timothy Dolan hailed the late Charlie Kirk as a modern-day Saint Paul during a September 19, 2025 Fox & Friends interview.
- Dolan made the remarks after Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University, and after researching Kirk over the past week.
- Dolan described Kirk as a missionary, evangelist, and hero who engaged opponents respectfully and did not avoid controversy or confrontation.
- Dolan expressed that as he gained a deeper understanding of Kirk, he came to see him as a contemporary equivalent of Saint Paul, praising Kirk’s respectful and impactful manner of engagement.
- Kirk’s funeral is scheduled for September 21 at the Arizona Cardinals stadium, with several prominent figures, including President Trump, expected to attend.
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Cardinal Dolan labels Charlie Kirk as a 'modern-day St. Paul'
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