Charlie Kirk and His Surprising Sentiments Toward the Catholic Church

[Michie]

There is a lot of evidence that Charlie Kirk was leading his family towards the Catholic Church; not least of all, his public call to venerate the Mother of God.

The news of Charlie Kirk’s murder has had a shocking impact in the world of faith and politics. Known widely as a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk often appeared in the public eye as a firebrand commentator, someone eager to spar in debates over politics, culture, and the future of America. Yet, beneath the sharp-edged persona, there was another side to Kirk that deserves careful reflection: his surprising sympathy for the Catholic Church and his willingness—uncommon among evangelicals—to speak with respect about its ancient treasures of faith.

Veneration of Mary​

One of the most striking examples of this came when Kirk addressed the question of Mary. He began with a frank admission: “Let me first say I think we as Protestants and evangelicals under venerate Mary. She was very important. She was a vessel for our Lord and Savior.”

This was not typical evangelical rhetoric. For centuries, Protestant communities have been cautious about Marian devotion, often fearing it detracts from Christ. But Kirk’s words revealed a humility—an openness to recognize that something had been lost.

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Charlie Kirk and His Surprising Sentiments Toward the Catholic Church

There is a lot of evidence that Charlie Kirk was leading his family towards the Catholic Church; not least of all, his public call to venerate the Mother of God.

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[chevyontheriver]

There is a lot of evidence that Charlie Kirk was leading his family towards the Catholic Church; not least of all, his public call to venerate the Mother of God.

The news of Charlie Kirk’s murder has had a shocking impact in the world of faith and politics. Known widely as a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk often appeared in the public eye as a firebrand commentator, someone eager to spar in debates over politics, culture, and the future of America. Yet, beneath the sharp-edged persona, there was another side to Kirk that deserves careful reflection: his surprising sympathy for the Catholic Church and his willingness—uncommon among evangelicals—to speak with respect about its ancient treasures of faith.

Veneration of Mary​

One of the most striking examples of this came when Kirk addressed the question of Mary. He began with a frank admission: “Let me first say I think we as Protestants and evangelicals under venerate Mary. She was very important. She was a vessel for our Lord and Savior.”

This was not typical evangelical rhetoric. For centuries, Protestant communities have been cautious about Marian devotion, often fearing it detracts from Christ. But Kirk’s words revealed a humility—an openness to recognize that something had been lost.

Continued below.

Charlie Kirk and His Surprising Sentiments Toward the Catholic Church

There is a lot of evidence that Charlie Kirk was leading his family towards the Catholic Church; not least of all, his public call to venerate the Mother of God.

crisismagazine.com

I think it very significant that he was almost Catholic, likely on the way to become Catholic.

 

[Michie]

I read his wife was a daily Mass goer.

 

[RileyG]

I think it very significant that he was almost Catholic, likely on the way to become Catholic.

He was very supportive of the BVM.

 

[chevyontheriver]

I read his wife was a daily Mass goer.

And that he had been going with her, maybe not every day.

 

[chevyontheriver]

He was very supportive of the BVM.

I wonder where his funeral will be.