Why Charlie Kirk was likened to St Paul by a New York Cardinal | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopFriday 19 September 2025 23:29 BSTNew York Cardinal Dolan says Charlie Kirk was a 'modern day St Paul'Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York praised Charlie Kirk as a "modern day St Paul" during an appearance on Fox & Friends.The archbishop described Kirk, who was killed in Utah last week at the age of 31, as "pretty blunt and direct" but noted he always spoke to opponents with respect.Cardinal Dolan lauded Kirk as a "missionary, an evangelist, [and] a hero".He further stated that Kirk understood the meaning of "the truth will set you free".The praise for the Christian political activist was broadcast on Friday, 19 September 2025.In fullNew York Cardinal Dolan says Charlie Kirk was a ‘modern day St Paul’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in