Durbin Refuses Award from Cardinal Cupich Following Criticism
Sen. Dick Durbin Declines Lifetime Achievement Award Amid Controversy Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) has opted not to accept the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his contributions to immigration reform, which was set to be presented by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago. This decision follows significant backlash from various Catholic bishops and organizations due to Durbin’s […]
Durbin withdraws support for Cardinal Cupich award following Catholic backlash
Sen. Dick Durbin Rejects “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Cardinal Cupich Senator Dick Durbin, who has long supported abortion rights, has decided against accepting a “lifetime achievement award” from Cardinal Blase Cupich amidst pushback from Catholic bishops and community leaders in Chicago. Durbin communicated his choice to Kapitch, who expressed disappointment but respected the senator’s decision. […]
Catholic leaders call on Cardinal Cupich to reconsider giving an award to pro-abortion advocate Dick Durbin.
Archdiocese of Chicago’s Controversial Decision Last week, Cardinal Blase Cupich announced that he would present Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois with a Lifetime Achievement Award on November 3rd. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked significant backlash among prominent Catholic leaders. One notable reaction came from Bishop Thomas Paprocki, who stated, “This decision risks causing […]