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Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life

Cardinal Cupich planned to honor Sen. Durbin for decades of immigration reform despite criticism from 10 U.S. bishops over his pro-abortion voting record.

  • Pope Leo XIV intervened in the abortion debate by supporting Senator Dick Durbin's recognition with a lifetime achievement award, despite his pro-abortion record.
  • The Chicago Archdiocese's plan to honor Durbin at a gala drew criticism from multiple bishops, including Bishop Thomas Paprocki, who argued it contradicts Catholic teachings on abortion.
  • In response to the backlash, Durbin declined the lifetime achievement award, which was scheduled for November.
  • Pope Leo urged the faithful to consider Durbin's entire career, stating, "It’s important to look at many issues that are related to the teachings of the Church.
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