Chiefs' Harrison Butker criticizes Catholic leaders in Benedictine College graduation speech

Harrison Butker criticizes Catholic leaders in commencement speech, urges graduates to evangelize and stand up for Church teachings.

Veterans are honored at the Gate of Heaven and Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, which hosts an annual Memorial Day Field Mass. The event celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in the military. Kansas City Chiefs' placekicker Harrison Butker delivered a commencement address at Benedictine College, where he criticized Catholic bishops and priests for not leading properly. He called on bishops to be more like St. Damien of Molokai, who ministered to lepers in Hawaii. Butker also criticized President Joe Biden and other Catholic leaders for supporting policies that go against Church teachings. He emphasized the importance of speaking out on hot-button cultural issues and evangelizing wherever you go. Butker, a practicing Catholic who attends the Latin Mass, is known for his strong faith and outspoken views on social issues. He encouraged graduates to be bold in their faith and stand up for what they believe in. The event at Benedictine College was a solemn occasion, with Butker delivering a serious message about the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. He called on Catholics to be courageous in their beliefs and not shy away from difficult conversations. Butker's speech was a reminder that faith requires action and that Catholics must be willing to speak out against injustice and immorality. The event was a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and being a voice for the voiceless.

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