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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 11 MIN

When the Internet Grieved a Gorilla

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

10 years ago, social media was set ablaze following the death of Harambe, a zoo gorilla who was shot after a child fell into its enclosure. The White House X account tried to honor the anniversary of the incident this week with a rather bizarre post. A society that eulogizes a zoo animal while celebrating the “right” to abortion is a society doomed to fail. Marcus has more. Further ReadingPope Decries ‘Drastic Sterility,’ Discrimination Against Motherhood in EuropeWhite House commemorates ‘true patriot’ Harambe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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