Sen Durbin backs down from Catholic award after outcry from bishops, laity over abortion rights

Catholic bishops and laity successfully pressured pro-choice Sen. Dick Durbin to decline Cardinal Blase Cupich's planned ...

The Catholic Church wanted to give him a lifetime achievement award. Some disagreed.

Pope Leo XIV didn't have a problem with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin receiving a lifetimme achievement award from the church. Some Catholic priests did.
Crain's Chicago Business

Pope Leo weighs in on Trump rhetoric, Durbin award flap

Pope Leo called Trump’s military remarks “concerning” and addressed the Chicago controversy over Sen. Dick Durbin’s church ...

Sen. Durbin rejects award from Chicago Archdiocese following backlash, archbishop says

The Illinois Democrat was set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in November in recognition of his work on immigration ...
Catholic News Agency

Bishops ‘grateful,’ ‘relieved’ after pro-abortion Durbin declines Catholic award

Various U.S. bishops expressed relief and happiness after U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced his decision to decline an award ...

Bishops, Catholic groups slam Cardinal Cupich's plan to honor pro-abortion Sen Dick Durbin: ‘Great scandal’

Catholic groups launched a petition with nearly 20,000 signatures urging Cardinal Blase Cupich to cancel a lifetime ...
America Magazine

Sen. Durbin declines lifetime achievement award after backlash for pro-choice position

While I am saddened by this news, I respect his decision,” Cardinal Cupich said. “But I want to make clear that the decision ...

Illinois Democrats stoke fight over federal government shutdown, but their anger could backfire

Retiring U.S. Sen Dick Durbin could be key to how long a shutdown lasts or whether it happens at all. He’s sided with the GOP ...