Group Objects to Catholic Award Honoring Chicago Businessman; Cardinal Cupich Stands by Decision

Group objects to Catholic award honoring Chicago businessman; Cardinal Cupich stands by decision

Chicago businessman and Democratic donor Michael Sacks is set to receive a Catholic honor from Cardinal Blase Cupich this week, a recognition that has drawn opposition from Illinois Right to Life and sparked debate over the purpose of the award.

Chicago cardinal sparks controversy by honoring abortion-access donor at gala for future priests - NEW YORK TIMES POST

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, leads a Mass and peaceful procession through the streets following an outdoor Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 18, 2026, in Melrose Park, Illinois. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A prominent Catholic cardinal is facing backlash over plans to honor a [...]

Chicago cardinal sparks controversy by honoring abortion-access donor at gala for future priests

Cardinal Blase Cupich faces backlash for plans to honor businessman Michael Sacks, a donor to Planned Parenthood, at a Mundelein Seminary fundraising gala.

Cupich defends award for pro-abortion Democrat, suggests criticism is 'antisemitic'

The words 'abortion,' 'life,' 'unborn,' and 'preborn' do not appear in the statement, which instead repeatedly references Michael Sacks's Jewish background.

Cardinal Cupich Defends Giving Award to Huge Planned Parenthood Donor

Catholic Cardinal Blase Cupich is defending a decision to give an award to a huge Planned Parenthood donor. Cardinal Blase Cupich defended the Archdiocese of Chicago’s decision to present its Nostra Aetate Award to billionaire businessman Michael Sacks, a major donor to abortion causes and the Planned Parenthood abortion business. Sacks will receive the award […]