The world is shaken by the news of the passing of Charlie Kirk.

The young Christian, husband, father, political influencer, and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in an evil act of violence at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. As of the publishing of this article, the assassin is still at large.

Kirk traveled across the country, fostering meaningful dialogue about hot-button issues. He was known among Christians, especially for never wavering in his beliefs.

According to Catholic News Agency,

“Kirk, who often debated students on campus, strongly defended free speech at colleges and was an outspoken critic of discrimination against Christians and gender ideology.”

Among the many public figures acknowledging the traumatic loss is Bishop Robert Barron.

Bishop Robert Barron took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condolences and share a touching story on his relationship with the late Charlie Kirk.

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His full tweet reads:

"I first met Charlie Kirk about four years ago when I was in Phoenix for a speaking engagement. He reached out and invited me to breakfast. I was deeply impressed by him that day. He was a man of great intelligence, considerable charm, and real goodness of heart.  
"I reconnected with him just last year, after I saw him debate twenty-five young people who were, to put it mildly, hostile to his views. I texted him that I was so struck by how he kept his cool and his charitable attitude in the face of some pretty obnoxious opposition. I then asked him to appear as a guest on my interview program, 'Bishop Barron Presents,' and he eagerly accepted my invitation. He was scheduled to come to Rochester, Minnesota, in about ten days. The last contact we had was two nights ago. After I appeared on one of the evening news shows to talk about the Religious Liberty Commission, he texted me and told me how much he appreciated what I said, and then added, 'I’m excited to join you on your show soon. God bless you.'  
"That last sentence shows what was most important to Charlie. He was indeed a great debater and also one of the best advocates in our country for civil discourse, but he was, first and last, a passionate Christian. In fact, when we had that breakfast in Phoenix, we didn’t talk much about politics. We talked about theology, in which he had a deep interest, and about Christ. I know I’m joining millions of people around the world in praying that he rests now in the peace of the Lord.”

Charlie Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, his three-year-old daughter, and his one-year-old son.

President Donald Trump has also revealed that he will award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.

Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul and for his grieving young family:

V. Eternal rest grant unto Charlie Kirk, O Lord.
R. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and of all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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