US EditionBishops and Catholic Politicians: Old Debate, New Ending?
- The US bishops are divided over supporting Catholic politicians and abortion, highlighted by Cardinal Blase Cupich's award nomination for Senator Dick Durbin, which was later withdrawn.
- Cardinal Cupich called for unity and dialogue among Catholics and bishops, stressing the need for honest discussions in light of recent disagreements.
- Pope Francis remarked that 'pro-life' is defined by more than just opposition to abortion, emphasizing other human dignity issues.
- Upcoming meetings among the bishops may address recent polarization and seek a constructive dialogue to mend divisions within the Church.
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Bishops and Catholic politicians: old debate, new ending?
The US bishops are visibly divided over the issue of Catholic politicians and abortion.Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, after breaking ranks and conference policy by offering a lifetime achievement award to Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois last month, drew criticism from across the episcopal map, before the senator stepped back from the plans yesterday.Cardinal Blase Cupich saying Mass at St. John Brebeuf Church Niles, Ill. Credit: Charles Edgar Mi…
Catholic leaders respond to Durbin’s decision to decline Chicago Archdiocese’s award
Several Catholic leaders, including the bishop of Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s home diocese, have responded approvingly to the pro-abortion politician’s decision to decline a controversial lifetime… The post Catholic leaders respond to Durbin’s decision to decline Chicago Archdiocese’s award appeared first on CatholicVote org.
Bishops ‘grateful,’ ‘relieved’ after Durbin declines Catholic award
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois. / Credit: Diocese of Springfield in Illinois CNA Staff, Oct 1, 2025 / 15:35 pm (CNA). Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, announced his decision to decline an award from the Chicago Archdiocese following backlash over his pro-abortion views.Late Tuesday, Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich said Durbin had decided to back away from recei…
Pro-Abort Durbin Declines to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Cardinal Cupich After Backlash – IOTW Report
Breitbart- Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) decided against receiving a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work on immigration from Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich after facing harsh opposition from several Catholic bishops
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