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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City–Saint Joseph has issued a statement voicing support for Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker and his “right to share his faith and express his opinions.”
Since his commencement speech, Butker has seen his words get distorted in the media and has faced enraged calls for his dismissal from the team. The NFL put out a statement distancing itself from player, and espousing a “commitment to inclusion.”
The official X account of the city of Kansas City even went so far as to partially doxx Butker, prompting Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to launch an investigation into the Mayor’s office.
In a statement to the Catholic News Agency (CNA) Thursday, Bishop James V. Johnston defended the devout KC kicker.
“Harrison Butker’s passion for his Catholic faith and his family are beautiful and well known,” Johnston said. “And like most people, he also has strong opinions on where we are as a Church and as a nation.”
Johnston continued: “The Catholic Church believes that God calls everyone to pursue holiness no matter what path they take. As St. Paul notes, that diversity of callings and vocations is essential to the life and mission of the Church.”
The bishop ended his statement by saying he supports “Butker’s right to share his faith and express his opinions—including those that are critical of bishops.”
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