Jayd Henricks, Catholic World Report
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Why is the Archdiocese of Chicago giving a lifetime achievement award to a politician known for his aggressive support for abortion rights and “same-sex marriage”? Senator Richard J. Durbin is a long-time Democratic U.S. Senator from Illinois, a leader of his party and a prominent voice on national issues, including aggressive support for abortion rights and same-sex “marriage.” A Catholic, he also supported policies that violated the Church’s religious liberty. Durbin was also a strong supporter of immigrants and immigration laws that shielded undocumented aliens from prosecution. It is for this that ‘Dick’ Durbin is being honored by the archdiocese.
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