Robert Barron
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
publication date: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 (part of Winter 2022)
category: 
Religion
clue: This Chicagoan-turned-Angeleno is hoping to spark a flame and build an online media empire fairly and scrupulously.
explanation: Bishop Robert Barron is a Catholic Bishop and founder of the "Word on Fire" ministerial media organization. "Fairly and scrupulously" is a play on the definition of "robber baron," which is, in turn, a play on Bishop Barron's name. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Jesse King
Similar Goos
Maximilian Kolbe
Frankly, I can't think of a better path to sainthood than to volunteer your life in exchange for another in what was a difficult century. Go »
Francis of Assisi
This minor friar is the original environmentalist. Go »
Michael McGivney
To preserve his flock, he founded an organization to protect families should the breadwinner die. Go »
Samuel
This prophet and king-maker who heard the call of God is venerated by the Abrahamic religions. Go »
Karen Abbott
This best selling author has made a name for herself writing about Liars, Sinners, and a Gypsy. Go »
