5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim passes away
Catholic News Agency••general
Key Points:
- Micah Kim, the 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim, died on December 31, 2025, after a severe flu-related medical emergency led to internal bleeding and brain damage.
- Micah was hospitalized and underwent emergency chest surgery, which stabilized his heart, but doctors later determined there was no possibility of recovery due to severe brain damage.
- Paul Kim shared the news in a heartfelt social media post, thanking supporters for their prayers and asking for privacy as his family grieves.
- The situation drew widespread attention, with over 50 million social media views and prayers from Catholic clergy and media personalities worldwide.
- A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help the family with medical expenses, and Kim expressed
