@yesterqueers: Fr. Mychal Judge, known lovingly as "The Saint of 9/11," was a gay Catholic priest of the Franciscan Order of Friars and a FDNY chaplain. He was the only priest to go into the towers on 9/11. #queerhistory #learnhistoryontiktok
I’m Catholic. I’m a millennial. I’m PISSED that this week is the first time I’ve heard Mychal Judge’s story.
2026-09-11 22:46:27
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Mar :
As a catholic myself, I sincerely believe that he should be made a saint. He spent his life doing as Christ would have done and God made him in his own image, queer and all.
2026-09-11 21:47:06
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Victoria Wejko :
this one gets me every year, he deserves to be a saint
2026-09-11 21:17:53
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annie 🪷 :
The photo of him being carried away has been called “an American Pietà”, which refers to depictions of Mary cradling Jesus’s body after he was taken down from the cross. He was simply one of a kind and I’m so happy you’re giving him his flowers. The Church needs more Mychal Judges.
2026-09-11 23:24:54
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Edward :
They will never canonise him because he was gay, and that is to the church’s shame.
2026-09-12 05:22:02
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kristynwithaynot1 :
He was a friend to our family. He married my parents and baptized my sister. He counseled my mother when she converted to Catholicism to marry my father. One of only times I ever remember my father crying was when my grandmother called on 9/11 to say he had passed.
2026-09-11 23:08:19
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swingintigger :
Father Duffy's homily is available on StoryCorps here on TT. I listened to it this morning. 😢
2026-09-11 22:11:56
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TinyPanda :
I was doing okay-ish until u said he was 00001 so he could be there to welcome them. im unwell 😭😭😭💜
2026-09-11 21:52:32
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Albert Chavarria :
I did not make it through this one without crying. Thank you.
2026-09-11 20:36:58
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Jacob-c :
As a gay paramedic just damn
2026-09-11 20:41:26
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Ellameant :
You made it through without crying, but I didn’t.
2026-09-13 01:26:00
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Angie potatochip :
Im not a believer; but imagine being so scared and after the dark and panic, seeing a man you knew and loved and respected waiting for you with open arms.
2026-09-11 21:11:30
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Grac :
You didn’t even kiss the brick before you threw it at my head
2026-09-11 23:17:41
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strangealex :
His actions that day remind me of battlefield chaplains; he went forward without fear to give peace to those who needed it. I hope one day he is canonized, if anyone deserves it, it's certainly him
2026-09-11 22:05:54
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Nayer711 👉👌🧊 :
I saw the Story Corps post earlier with Father Duffy, using the audio from that service. It brought me to tears.
2026-09-11 21:56:56
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Miriam :
The Franciscans and Jesuit’s are the only reason I appreciate growing up catholic.
2026-09-13 00:34:37
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JosiahCarberry :
Damned you, now I have tears on my pillow.
2026-09-13 00:21:18
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big time bunny fan :
ok you may not have cried but i fucking am
2026-09-12 17:38:11
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Mackenzi :
as an ex-catholic, a determined clergy will always find a loophole to actually act christ-like even if they don't fit the mold of bishops and up.
2026-09-12 01:07:32
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Ember Sielle ✨COMMS OPEN✨ :
I'm a Pagan, but I believe that man is living in love and light wherever he's happiest, and I hope more people learn his story
2026-09-11 22:30:44
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sid 🫶 :
the fact that both civilians and his fellow FDNY crew carried him to lay him upon the altar always gets me. i’m not religious but the kindness that was shown that day, the way everyone united, makes me second-guess if there’s a higher power
2026-09-11 23:10:47
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Steelgriff :
The saddest part is that he was what many Catholics wished they were... consistent with his word, supportive and working hard for everyone. He was just a fruity priest and a good man!
2026-09-11 22:01:47
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Darby :
I’ve carried his prayer in my wallet for the past 25 years ❤️
2026-09-11 21:23:43
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Ri♡ :
“And laid him in front of the altar” IM CRYING IM SOBBING IM THROWING UPPPPP OH WHYYYYY
2026-09-12 13:18:37
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